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PS 198

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,667 mi
Last recorded80,667 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 198
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 74,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,611 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2019 60,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,867 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

o/side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 35,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PS 198 is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PS 198, 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 PS 198 registered?

PS 198 is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is PS 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS 198 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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