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L1 LSX

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,537 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,537 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,261 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 64,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,557 miles

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,557 miles

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,182 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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L1 LSX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L1 LSX, 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.

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What year was L1 LSX registered?

L1 LSX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is L1 LSX safe to buy?

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