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YG12 SSU

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SSU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 129,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,020 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,589 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 103,589 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Engine undertray fitted.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,806 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,193 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,051 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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YG12 SSU is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG12 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 SSU registered?

YG12 SSU is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YG12 SSU safe to buy?

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