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VK12 MLZ

2012 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 MLZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 103,482 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2025 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,022 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,805 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,138 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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VK12 MLZ is a 2012 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 VK12 MLZ, 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 VK12 MLZ registered?

VK12 MLZ is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is VK12 MLZ safe to buy?

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