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VN60 RKA

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 RKA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 94,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner rear o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,159 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 77,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,934 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,469 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)

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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VN60 RKA is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN60 RKA, 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 VN60 RKA registered?

VN60 RKA is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is VN60 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN60 RKA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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