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SK55 SSK

2012 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 SSK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,960 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 69,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,786 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 43,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner less than 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner less than 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,358 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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SK55 SSK is a 2012 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 64,419 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SK55 SSK, 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 SK55 SSK registered?

SK55 SSK is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is SK55 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 SSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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