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RA61 OKF

2012 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,478 mi
Last recorded38,478 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 OKF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 38,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 33,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,399 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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RA61 OKF is a 2012 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RA61 OKF, 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

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What year was RA61 OKF registered?

RA61 OKF is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RA61 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA61 OKF shows 4 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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