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C15 MLE

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,641 mi
Last recorded45,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 MLE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,641 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 45,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 42,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 38,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 38,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,727 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear alloy outer ball joints marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,727 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear alloy outer ball joints marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 26,586 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 26,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,228 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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C15 MLE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 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 C15 MLE, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C15 MLE?

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What year was C15 MLE registered?

C15 MLE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is C15 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 MLE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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