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H2 SDM

2011 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 SDM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,711 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows damaged worn cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows damaged worn cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H2 SDM is a 2011 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 H2 SDM, 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 H2 SDM registered?

H2 SDM is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is H2 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 SDM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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