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FJ12 GNN

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,475 mi
Last recorded136,475 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GNN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,475 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,695 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,228 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 16 May 2019 75,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 75,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread worn and edges

Pass 16 May 2018 69,214 miles

wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 12 May 2017 64,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,947 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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FJ12 GNN is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black 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 FJ12 GNN, 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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FJ12 GNN is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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