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YG12 TXS

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,208 mi
Last recorded138,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TXS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,208 miles

Rear roll bar hydraulic pipe slight leak

Pass 30 May 2024 133,400 miles

Nearside Front day lamp inop

Rear roll bar pipe has a slight fluid leak

Fail 28 May 2024 133,400 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front day lamp inop

Rear roll bar pipe has a slight fluid leak

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,811 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXS is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TXS, 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.

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What year was YG12 TXS registered?

YG12 TXS is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YG12 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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