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RE61 GVV

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 GVV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively screen dirty/ greasy (8.2.2)

osf tyre outer edge scrubbed and sidewall poor

osr tyre inner edge scrubbed and sidewall poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,961 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RE61 GVV is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE61 GVV, 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

How do I check the history of RE61 GVV?

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What year was RE61 GVV registered?

RE61 GVV is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is RE61 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 GVV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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