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YK12 LXO

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LXO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 64,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,597 miles

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential bush split ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,447 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,502 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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YK12 LXO is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YK12 LXO, 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 YK12 LXO registered?

YK12 LXO is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YK12 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LXO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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