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DE53 EPS

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,187 mi
Last recorded105,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EPS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 105,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 102,415 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 Jul 2024 97,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,555 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,056 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,384 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 30,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DE53 EPS 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 84.6%.

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 DE53 EPS, 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 DE53 EPS registered?

DE53 EPS is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is DE53 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EPS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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