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K28 TKA

2011 BMW 528

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

140,577 mi
Last recorded140,577 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 TKA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 140,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 113,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2024 107,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,666 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,561 miles

Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,390 miles

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

smoke not triggered

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 74,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled reservoir (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,143 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,323 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 37,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,734 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,794 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 17,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre various deep cuts to tread change asap

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,141 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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K28 TKA is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 K28 TKA, 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 K28 TKA registered?

K28 TKA is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is K28 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K28 TKA shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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