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VLV 1V

2011 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,321 mi
Last recorded48,321 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLV 1V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 46,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 43,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 41,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 41,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,634 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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VLV 1V is a 2011 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLV 1V, 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 VLV 1V?

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What year was VLV 1V registered?

VLV 1V is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is VLV 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLV 1V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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