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K12 RYC

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,950 mi
Last recorded119,950 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RYC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 114,091 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 114,091 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,297 miles

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,963 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)

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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K12 RYC is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K12 RYC, 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 K12 RYC registered?

K12 RYC is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is K12 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 RYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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