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LC12 LFJ

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,592 mi
Last recorded109,592 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 109,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,254 miles

Engine front pulley worn !

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Engine front pulley worn !

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,527 miles

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

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

Water ingress n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,644 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,338 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,956 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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LC12 LFJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC12 LFJ, 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 LC12 LFJ registered?

LC12 LFJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LC12 LFJ safe to buy?

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