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LG61 ARF

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,721 mi
Last recorded43,721 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 ARF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,073 miles

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 18 Aug 2021 37,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,779 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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LG61 ARF is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG61 ARF, 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

How do I check the history of LG61 ARF?

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What year was LG61 ARF registered?

LG61 ARF is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LG61 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 ARF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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