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R9 MYV

2012 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MYV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 117,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 117,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,193 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Apr 2024 102,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,618 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,418 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,864 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,640 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,849 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 38,768 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R9 MYV is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R9 MYV, 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 R9 MYV registered?

R9 MYV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is R9 MYV safe to buy?

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