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SO11 VCW

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 VCW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,507 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 63,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,620 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,148 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 22,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 22,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SO11 VCW is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO11 VCW, 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 SO11 VCW registered?

SO11 VCW is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is SO11 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 VCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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