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WF12 BJU

2012 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,599 mi
Last recorded69,599 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 69,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 69,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 58,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,951 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,419 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,084 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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WF12 BJU is a 2012 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF12 BJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 BJU registered?

WF12 BJU is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 BJU 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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