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RA62 GBZ

2012 BMW 523

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,477 mi
Last recorded35,477 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 35,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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RA62 GBZ is a 2012 BMW 523 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA62 GBZ, 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 RA62 GBZ registered?

RA62 GBZ is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is RA62 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA62 GBZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA62 GBZ have outstanding finance?

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