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YK12 TXY

2012 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,743 mi
Last recorded157,743 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TXY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 92,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing badly at inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to wear on extreme inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,352 miles

both front tyre worn slightly on edges

rear child seat fitted visual inspection of seat belt only

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated small cut in air bag showing inner cords (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,250 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 TXY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

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