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WJ12 HXB

2012 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52864,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HXB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlmap waterlogged but not affecting aim at time of test

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,295 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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WJ12 HXB 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WJ12 HXB, 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 WJ12 HXB registered?

WJ12 HXB is a 2012 BMW 528, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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