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K55 JGK

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,916 mi
Last recorded127,916 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 110,102 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 110,102 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 102,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,658 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked across the top of the plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

possible front inner pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge cords will be exposed soon, 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,993 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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K55 JGK is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K55 JGK, 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 K55 JGK registered?

K55 JGK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is K55 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 JGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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