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LX62 RVJ

2012 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,612 mi
Last recorded158,612 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 158,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 158,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped and starting to wear thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on there brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,420 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,359 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 36,199 miles

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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LX62 RVJ is a 2012 BMW 523 in Silver 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 LX62 RVJ, 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 LX62 RVJ registered?

LX62 RVJ is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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