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NJ12 BCV

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,517 mi
Last recorded152,517 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 BCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2022 152,517 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner dges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak on engine and dripping onto exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,400 miles

all tyres wearing on shoulders

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 May 2018 109,192 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 May 2017 93,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 79,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,848 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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NJ12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NJ12 BCV, 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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NJ12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NJ12 BCV safe to buy?

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