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M18 YAW

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 YAW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 87,223 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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M18 YAW is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M18 YAW, 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 M18 YAW registered?

M18 YAW is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is M18 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 YAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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