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EJ12 JZN

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 JZN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A on limit * And chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 121,488 miles

Direction indicator not working O/S wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A on limit * And chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,700 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,441 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [chip] (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tires wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [chip] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2020 75,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2019 64,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 32,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,185 miles

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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EJ12 JZN is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 64,419 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ12 JZN, 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 EJ12 JZN registered?

EJ12 JZN is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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