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LP12 OZJ

2012 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,050 mi
Last recorded146,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OZJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber attached to this arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 137,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 117,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LP12 OZJ is a 2012 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP12 OZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP12 OZJ registered?

LP12 OZJ is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 OZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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