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VN12 SXO

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SXO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,807 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,807 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,133 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,282 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,281 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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VN12 SXO is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey 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 VN12 SXO, 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 VN12 SXO registered?

VN12 SXO is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is VN12 SXO safe to buy?

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Does VN12 SXO have outstanding finance?

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