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BN61 JWU

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JWU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 93,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 86,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 72,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 53,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 47,372 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,136 miles

several cuts on outer edge on both front tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,912 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BN61 JWU is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN61 JWU, 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 BN61 JWU registered?

BN61 JWU is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BN61 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 JWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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