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EX11 TYB

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 TYB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 115,812 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front washers weak

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Feb 2025 107,907 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,215 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 83,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,735 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 55,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,378 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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EX11 TYB is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX11 TYB, 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

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What year was EX11 TYB registered?

EX11 TYB is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EX11 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 TYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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