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VF12 JGV

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 JGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 120,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 96,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 88,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 78,502 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,808 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,808 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 31,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VF12 JGV is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 VF12 JGV, 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 VF12 JGV registered?

VF12 JGV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VF12 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF12 JGV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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