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YG12 ULB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody has covers fitted not allowing some items to be inspected

Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,766 miles

Central full length under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40-19 98Y R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,165 miles

Mixture of run flat and non-run flat tyres fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mixture of run flat and non-run flat tyres fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,028 miles

Offside Front Puncture.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,674 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 ULB is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

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

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