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G18 JWG

2012 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 JWG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,417 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 89,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 83,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,889 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,754 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 56,843 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 49,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,998 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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G18 JWG is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G18 JWG, 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 G18 JWG registered?

G18 JWG is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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