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J1 KSL

2011 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,791 mi
Last recorded36,791 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KSL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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J1 KSL is a 2011 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 J1 KSL, 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 J1 KSL registered?

J1 KSL is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is J1 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 KSL 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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