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LG11 XYU

2011 BMW 528

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 XYU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 165,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 154,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 144,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 140,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission not detected due to low emission

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion and bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion and bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 120,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Nearside and Offside dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Daytime running lights not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,128 miles

offside daytime running lights in-op

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside daytime running lights in-op

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,492 miles

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

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,372 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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LG11 XYU is a 2011 BMW 528 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG11 XYU, 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 LG11 XYU registered?

LG11 XYU is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is LG11 XYU safe to buy?

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