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M55 EEP

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EEP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ on arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ on arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 86,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ on arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ on arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 65,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,999 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 47,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked cracked on the old weld inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,389 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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M55 EEP is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey 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 M55 EEP, 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 M55 EEP registered?

M55 EEP is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is M55 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 EEP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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