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A4 JGE

2012 BMW 535

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JGE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 56,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,440 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 51,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,263 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 32,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 29,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,053 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,627 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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A4 JGE is a 2012 BMW 535 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 JGE, 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 A4 JGE registered?

A4 JGE is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is A4 JGE safe to buy?

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