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LG61 UCE

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 155,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 147,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 136,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 130,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,902 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UCE is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UCE, 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 LG61 UCE registered?

LG61 UCE is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is LG61 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 UCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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