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F7 PHL

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,639 mi
Last recorded168,639 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 PHL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 168,639 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,056 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 139,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,519 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,429 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,875 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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F7 PHL is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F7 PHL, 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 F7 PHL registered?

F7 PHL is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 4 September 2011.

Is F7 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 PHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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