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SW61 EWB

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,526 mi
Last recorded82,526 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 EWB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 49,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,968 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 18,968 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 14,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SW61 EWB is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SW61 EWB, 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 SW61 EWB registered?

SW61 EWB is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is SW61 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 EWB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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