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FY61 XKJ

2011 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 49,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,766 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored heat damaged (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored and slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,676 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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FY61 XKJ is a 2011 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY61 XKJ, 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 FY61 XKJ registered?

FY61 XKJ is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FY61 XKJ safe to buy?

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