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YG12 UHN

2012 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UHN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Fail 25 Nov 2025 90,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,942 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,793 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,756 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 27,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn from inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RSC RFT 245/40/R19(98Y)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,165 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 UHN is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

YG12 UHN is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YG12 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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