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SW61 TVV

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,320 mi
Last recorded26,320 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 TVV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,320 miles

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 25,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,806 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 24,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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 TVV is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 TVV, 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 SW61 TVV?

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What year was SW61 TVV registered?

SW61 TVV is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is SW61 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 TVV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW61 TVV have outstanding finance?

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