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LR12 YYS

2012 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 YYS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 69,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,379 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,760 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,672 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 55,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,319 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,192 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,056 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,251 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 28,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,483 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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LR12 YYS is a 2012 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 64,419 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LR12 YYS, 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 LR12 YYS registered?

LR12 YYS is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LR12 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 YYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR12 YYS have outstanding finance?

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