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DB12 DAV

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB12 DAV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 99,919 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside/Ball joint slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 99,919 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside/Ball joint slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 25 Mar 2023 92,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,147 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DB12 DAV is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DB12 DAV, 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

How do I check the history of DB12 DAV?

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What year was DB12 DAV registered?

DB12 DAV is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DB12 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB12 DAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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