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EK12 AFO

2012 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AFO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 94,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 90,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 65,164 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 59,358 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 59,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,796 miles

rear brake pads wearing

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,656 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EK12 AFO is a 2012 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EK12 AFO, 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 EK12 AFO registered?

EK12 AFO is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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