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HN12 CWD

2012 BMW 528

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 CWD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 135,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 122,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 115,010 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 110,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,677 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,355 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 85,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 30,658 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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HN12 CWD is a 2012 BMW 528 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HN12 CWD, 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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What year was HN12 CWD registered?

HN12 CWD is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is HN12 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 CWD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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