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LF12 FBO

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 FBO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,118 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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LF12 FBO is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF12 FBO, 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 LF12 FBO registered?

LF12 FBO is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LF12 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 FBO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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