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KR11 YGK

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,179 mi
Last recorded215,179 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 YGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 215,179 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2026 215,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and shock absorber bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2024 210,733 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 210,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging advise brake check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 198,708 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 198,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 181,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 148,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker goes through BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 r19 88y outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 r19 100y 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker goes through BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,386 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR11 YGK is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR11 YGK, 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.

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KR11 YGK is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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