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LR12 NPX

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,350 mi
Last recorded228,350 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 228,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 210,237 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 186,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 186,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 168,417 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 168,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,254 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 102,230 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,690 miles

under cover obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,027 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,354 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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LR12 NPX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 LR12 NPX, 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 LR12 NPX registered?

LR12 NPX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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