2012 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · SW62 NBL
2012 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 102,587 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW62 NBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 102,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW62 NBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 535 (SW62 NBL) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SW62 NBL Mileage History
- 03/06/202277,810 mi
- 10/06/202277,811 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/202392,810 mi+14,999 mi
- 16/06/202393,236 mi+426 mi
- 17/06/2024102,587 mi+9,351 mi
Average of roughly 12,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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