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C5 XNG

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 XNG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 94,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2018 42,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,862 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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C5 XNG is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C5 XNG, 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 C5 XNG registered?

C5 XNG is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is C5 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 XNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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