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GL12 HUU

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,444 mi
Last recorded54,444 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HUU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,682 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 46,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,567 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 10 May 2022 32,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low ???? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 25,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 23,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 225/55R17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,797 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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GL12 HUU is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black 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 GL12 HUU, 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 GL12 HUU registered?

GL12 HUU is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is GL12 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 HUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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