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YK12 OEG

2012 BMW 535

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OEG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 97,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 85,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 76,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 69,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 61,528 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 61,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,152 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,482 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 22,482 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 OEG is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

YK12 OEG is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 OEG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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