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LM60 ZFE

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,825 mi
Last recorded199,825 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 199,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 195,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,702 miles

Front brakes creaking on application

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 184,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 167,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,590 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 133,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits max 1.03 actual 2.02 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,581 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,783 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 39,810 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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LM60 ZFE is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 LM60 ZFE, 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 LM60 ZFE registered?

LM60 ZFE is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 3 February 2011.

Is LM60 ZFE safe to buy?

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