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MC 111

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC 111
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 77,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,011 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MC 111 is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC 111, 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.

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What year was MC 111 registered?

MC 111 is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MC 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC 111 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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