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FG61 JNK

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 JNK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,649 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2022 75,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,033 miles

Nearside Front Lamp Unit Broken, Still Operational

Fail 20 Jul 2020 67,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Lamp Unit Broken, Still Operational

Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,498 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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FG61 JNK 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 FG61 JNK, 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 FG61 JNK registered?

FG61 JNK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FG61 JNK safe to buy?

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