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S5 LGG

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LGG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,782 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,634 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,699 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 27,752 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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S5 LGG is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey 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 S5 LGG, 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 S5 LGG registered?

S5 LGG is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 4 January 2011.

Is S5 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 LGG 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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