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YJ61 XYU

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 XYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,966 miles

Central Front Lower under tray broken

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 86,961 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking on to exhaust from back corner of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray broken

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area/sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 73,065 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 73,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,039 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 108,998 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

Pass 12 May 2022 108,539 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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YJ61 XYU is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ61 XYU, 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 YJ61 XYU registered?

YJ61 XYU is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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