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RV12 UPR

2012 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UPR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 99,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,184 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,720 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,185 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,179 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,149 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 35,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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RV12 UPR is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV12 UPR, 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 RV12 UPR registered?

RV12 UPR is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is RV12 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 UPR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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