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OV12 DHA

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,337 mi
Last recorded56,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 DHA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 56,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 54,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 52,360 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 50,059 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 46,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 43,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 41,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,997 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 37,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,542 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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OV12 DHA is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV12 DHA, 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 OV12 DHA registered?

OV12 DHA is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is OV12 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 DHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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