2012 BMW 523 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age
14 years
Current Age
93.9%
Latest Pass Rate
33
Total Tests (All Years)
57,267 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 93.9%
Average: 54.3%
✅ 39.6% above average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
93.9%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 33Avg Mileage 57,267Top Failure Suspension — 3.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2012 BMW 523, with age trends.
Suspension
3.0%
— Consistent
Tyres
3.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.0% (12 yrs) | 3.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 3.0% (12 yrs) | 3.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW 523 cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 33 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.