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ML11 HMK

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 HMK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edge badly worn very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very bad leak to max limit advise check out a s a p ?' ' (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,093 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,590 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 36,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,540 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre tread heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre tread heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 33,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre tread heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,857 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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ML11 HMK is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML11 HMK, 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 ML11 HMK registered?

ML11 HMK is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is ML11 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML11 HMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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