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SA12 VSF

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,267 mi
Last recorded117,267 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 110,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,043 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,521 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,659 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge to zero and rest of tyre on 3.2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,891 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 VSF is a 2012 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

SA12 VSF is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SA12 VSF safe to buy?

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