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SA12 DDJ

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 67,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,868 miles

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

Osf/Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,227 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,398 miles

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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SA12 DDJ is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey 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 SA12 DDJ, 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 SA12 DDJ registered?

SA12 DDJ is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SA12 DDJ safe to buy?

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