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DP11 KTJ

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,937 mi
Last recorded110,937 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,937 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 110,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,920 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,606 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,081 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 54,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 35,875 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 35,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,517 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,325 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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DP11 KTJ is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DP11 KTJ, 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 DP11 KTJ registered?

DP11 KTJ is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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