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RK12 OLW

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,743 mi
Last recorded149,743 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OLW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,743 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,335 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,698 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres - uneven wear edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,787 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,641 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RK12 OLW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK12 OLW, 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 RK12 OLW registered?

RK12 OLW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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