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RA12 XWO

2012 BMW 523

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,385 mi
Last recorded86,385 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 XWO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,645 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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RA12 XWO is a 2012 BMW 523 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA12 XWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA12 XWO?

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What year was RA12 XWO registered?

RA12 XWO is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is RA12 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 XWO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA12 XWO have outstanding finance?

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