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GU61 LRX

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LRX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,501 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S F, N/S F, O/S R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S F, N/S F, O/S R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 69,417 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,382 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,707 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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GU61 LRX is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU61 LRX, 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 GU61 LRX?

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What year was GU61 LRX registered?

GU61 LRX is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is GU61 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 LRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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