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LJ11 DDL

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 108,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 81,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 75,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,104 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LJ11 DDL is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ11 DDL, 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 LJ11 DDL registered?

LJ11 DDL is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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