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P500 PRJ

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,139 mi
Last recorded149,139 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 PRJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 149,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 102,871 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 94,207 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2017 68,880 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 58,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,405 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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P500 PRJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver 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 P500 PRJ, 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 P500 PRJ registered?

P500 PRJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is P500 PRJ safe to buy?

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