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EK61 HJF

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 HJF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,204 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,845 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,340 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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EK61 HJF is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK61 HJF, 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 EK61 HJF registered?

EK61 HJF is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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