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LC12 UGM

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,978 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Dipped beam not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,183 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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LC12 UGM is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC12 UGM, 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 LC12 UGM registered?

LC12 UGM is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is LC12 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 UGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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