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LB11 DWJ

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 48,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 46,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,430 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,021 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 27,458 miles

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2017 27,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 15,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LB11 DWJ 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 81.3%.

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 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 LB11 DWJ, 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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What year was LB11 DWJ registered?

LB11 DWJ is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is LB11 DWJ safe to buy?

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