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E3 BRR

2011 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BRR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 75,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 72,264 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 72,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,472 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,806 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 35,806 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,924 miles

Offside Rear Slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,519 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,856 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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E3 BRR is a 2011 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E3 BRR, 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 E3 BRR?

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What year was E3 BRR registered?

E3 BRR is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is E3 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BRR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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