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TG 16

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,045 mi
Last recorded38,045 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG 16
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 38,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,926 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 34,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 33,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,599 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 28,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,275 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 27,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,990 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 20,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2013 14,651 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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TG 16 is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue 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 TG 16, 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 TG 16?

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What year was TG 16 registered?

TG 16 is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is TG 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TG 16 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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