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MF12 CGX

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 CGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 90,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,903 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,142 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,880 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,915 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,227 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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MF12 CGX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF12 CGX, 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

How do I check the history of MF12 CGX?

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What year was MF12 CGX registered?

MF12 CGX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MF12 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 CGX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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