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VK61 XHE

2011 BMW 528

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,579 mi
Last recorded179,579 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XHE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 179,579 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 173,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 152,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 146,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 146,434 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 4 CRACKS IN ONE WHEEL (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,021 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,354 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 74,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff mount bush split

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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VK61 XHE is a 2011 BMW 528 in White 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 VK61 XHE, 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 VK61 XHE registered?

VK61 XHE is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is VK61 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 XHE 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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