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YH12 YJB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,577 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted / scored

Keyfob battery warning lamp staying on

front brake application uneven and imbalanced

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,296 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 123,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wiper blades smeary

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 119,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2018 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,449 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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YH12 YJB 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 YH12 YJB, 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 YH12 YJB registered?

YH12 YJB is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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