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LM61 PHY

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 PHY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 141,021 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers installed

wet conditions

Fail 2 Dec 2025 141,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays and engine covers installed

wet conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 133,411 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,799 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2023 124,798 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,402 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,624 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,731 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,294 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall close to limit.

Deep cuts in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,294 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall close to limit.

Deep cuts in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,391 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LM61 PHY is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LM61 PHY, 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 LM61 PHY registered?

LM61 PHY is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is LM61 PHY safe to buy?

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