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LS61 VMH

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,020 mi
Last recorded64,020 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 VMH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 64,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 56,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 52,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 42,730 miles

245/45/18 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,259 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 15,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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LS61 VMH is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS61 VMH, 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 LS61 VMH registered?

LS61 VMH is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is LS61 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 VMH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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