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OV12 HLU

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HLU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 74,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 64,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV12 HLU is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OV12 HLU, 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

How do I check the history of OV12 HLU?

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What year was OV12 HLU registered?

OV12 HLU is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is OV12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 HLU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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