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YG12 UBM

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UBM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 95,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 90,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 81,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 76,746 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 76,744 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 70,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,733 miles

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 37,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,331 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,300 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,300 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 UBM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black 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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

YG12 UBM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UBM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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