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RF62 SEY

2012 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,251 mi
Last recorded99,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 SEY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,293 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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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RF62 SEY is a 2012 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 RF62 SEY, 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 RF62 SEY registered?

RF62 SEY is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is RF62 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 SEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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