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CRZ 1828

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,871 mi
Last recorded133,871 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 1828
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 133,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 133,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,984 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 104,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,258 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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CRZ 1828 is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,909 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRZ 1828, 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 15 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRZ 1828?

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What year was CRZ 1828 registered?

CRZ 1828 is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is CRZ 1828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 1828 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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