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LN12 TXO

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 TXO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,294 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2024 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,170 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,533 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Apr 2018 34,058 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 34,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,960 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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LN12 TXO is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LN12 TXO, 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 LN12 TXO registered?

LN12 TXO is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LN12 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 TXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN12 TXO have outstanding finance?

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