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YK12 ZTT

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,085 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,921 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,755 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

YK12 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YK12 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 ZTT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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