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E13 PJB

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 PJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,254 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 71,072 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,284 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 68,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,637 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,824 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 52,824 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,523 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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E13 PJB is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E13 PJB, 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 E13 PJB registered?

E13 PJB is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is E13 PJB safe to buy?

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