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YH62 UDS

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,031 mi
Last recorded138,031 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UDS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar sway bar very slight weepage

Fail 4 Feb 2025 138,029 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar sway bar very slight weepage

Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,262 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 25,508 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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YH62 UDS is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 UDS, 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 YH62 UDS registered?

YH62 UDS is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is YH62 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 UDS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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