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RA11 GMG

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,173 mi
Last recorded63,173 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 GMG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,173 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 56,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 54,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 47,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,673 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,022 miles

Rear both rear tyres low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 17,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 17,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,200 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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RA11 GMG is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA11 GMG, 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 RA11 GMG registered?

RA11 GMG is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RA11 GMG safe to buy?

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