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FY12 CMZ

2012 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,995 mi
Last recorded133,995 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 CMZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 127,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 113,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on edge

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on edge

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,069 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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FY12 CMZ is a 2012 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY12 CMZ, 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 FY12 CMZ?

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What year was FY12 CMZ registered?

FY12 CMZ is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is FY12 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 CMZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 CMZ have outstanding finance?

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