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WF11 PVA

2011 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 PVA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 137,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside ` (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,138 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,152 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Differential mounting slight defective

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear lamp Lens damaged.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear lamp Lens damaged.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,772 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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WF11 PVA is a 2011 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF11 PVA, 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.

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What year was WF11 PVA registered?

WF11 PVA is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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