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GV61 FYN

2012 BMW 528

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FYN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,677 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,261 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,183 miles

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 18 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; o/s/f lower / rearward arm has vertical play in ball joint

Wheels ; n/s/f slightly distorted inner rim

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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GV61 FYN is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV61 FYN, 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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GV61 FYN is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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