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SAP 7N

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,053 mi
Last recorded108,053 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAP 7N
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,053 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 108,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,001 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp cleaning devices not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SAP 7N is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SAP 7N, 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 SAP 7N?

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What year was SAP 7N registered?

SAP 7N is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SAP 7N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAP 7N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAP 7N have outstanding finance?

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