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NA61 EXT

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 EXT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 70,531 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 70,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,292 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,548 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,974 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,984 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 28,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,023 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 24,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,985 miles

rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,172 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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NA61 EXT is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA61 EXT, 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 NA61 EXT registered?

NA61 EXT is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NA61 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA61 EXT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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