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YK12 NFN

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,499 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 110,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 103,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,266 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,837 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,621 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,555 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,428 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 NFN is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK12 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 NFN registered?

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

Is YK12 NFN safe to buy?

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