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LV11 NXZ

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,514 mi
Last recorded172,514 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 NXZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 172,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,445 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 124,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,365 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 1 Sep 2022 103,363 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,876 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,480 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,804 miles

Advise rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,138 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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LV11 NXZ is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV11 NXZ, 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 LV11 NXZ registered?

LV11 NXZ is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is LV11 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV11 NXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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