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AF12 HSL

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HSL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff seal on n/s slight leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,378 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff seal on n/s slight leak

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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AF12 HSL is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 64,419 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 HSL registered?

AF12 HSL is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 HSL have outstanding finance?

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