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MJ11 JNF

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 JNF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 100,981 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 100,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 85,950 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,421 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,297 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,255 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn at outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn at outer edges

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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MJ11 JNF is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ11 JNF, 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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MJ11 JNF is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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