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RA12 URF

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 URF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 151,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,403 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,806 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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RA12 URF 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 90.9%.

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 RA12 URF, 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 RA12 URF registered?

RA12 URF is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is RA12 URF safe to buy?

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