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HK12 LZM

2012 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,292 mi
Last recorded151,292 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 LZM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 151,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 145,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 138,571 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge slight wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 128,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge slight wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,794 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,784 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 47,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,482 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,310 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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HK12 LZM is a 2012 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK12 LZM, 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 HK12 LZM registered?

HK12 LZM is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is HK12 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 LZM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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