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BV12 XFW

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XFW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, size 225 55 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp cracked, flexy to centre

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,374 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 Jun 2018 57,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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BV12 XFW is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 XFW, 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.

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What year was BV12 XFW registered?

BV12 XFW is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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