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AE12 JJX

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,559 mi
Last recorded155,559 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 155,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 155,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,258 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,449 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,833 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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AE12 JJX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE12 JJX, 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 AE12 JJX registered?

AE12 JJX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AE12 JJX safe to buy?

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