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LN12 DJU

2012 BMW 523

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 DJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 79,683 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 79,683 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 61,675 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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LN12 DJU is a 2012 BMW 523 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN12 DJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LN12 DJU registered?

LN12 DJU is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is LN12 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 DJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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