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OV61 VBN

2012 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,775 mi
Last recorded33,775 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VBN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 25,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 21,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 17,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,370 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,684 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 12,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,843 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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OV61 VBN is a 2012 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV61 VBN, 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 OV61 VBN registered?

OV61 VBN is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is OV61 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VBN shows 12 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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