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PN61 ZZJ

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,497 mi
Last recorded126,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 ZZJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 126,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,453 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 122,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction diagnostic machine used to clear Faults. warning lights remained off for duration of the test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault diagnostic machine used to clear Faults. warning lights remained off for duration of the test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,068 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 109,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,470 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,657 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge is badly worn

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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PN61 ZZJ is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 PN61 ZZJ, 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 PN61 ZZJ registered?

PN61 ZZJ is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is PN61 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 ZZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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