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LF11 YCN

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 YCN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 89,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 82,678 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,473 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 24,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,939 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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LF11 YCN 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 LF11 YCN, 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 LF11 YCN registered?

LF11 YCN is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is LF11 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF11 YCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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