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C7 OLY

2009 BMW 528

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests40 (33 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.5%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OLY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

33 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges- cracking (5.2.3 (e))

minor oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 211,217 miles

both front drop links worn

both front tyres wearing low

both rear sills corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 100,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 210,023 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 207,875 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

engine damp

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 94,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 205,028 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine damp

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,910 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 202,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 194,810 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres low on inner edge

n/s/r hub top ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,011 miles

Both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,008 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2018 191,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 188,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 188,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 185,044 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

handbrake low effort 16%

slight play in n/s rear link bar

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 180,135 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge and outer

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 29 May 2015 180,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge and outer

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 176,492 miles

undertray damp red fluid, osr jacking point & sill corroded sill cover fitted, rear drop links slight play, nsr suspension arm ball joint cover slight damage, rear brake lines near fuel tank corroded, not see brake pads well due to wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 172,292 miles

front to rear brake lines rusty near fuel tank, both rear drop links slight play, rear pads look low not see well

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,114 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,233 miles

both front drop link dust covers deteriated

both front drop links have slight play

both front headlamp patterns poor but within limit

both rear drop links have slight play

handbrake on min requirement

Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,054 miles

front pads very much on limit

rear drop links weak

slight exhaust blow,centre to rear

Pass 18 Jun 2010 155,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 149,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust mount weak

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jun 2009 149,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust mount weak

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2008 142,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 135,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside rear hub mounting bushes

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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C7 OLY is a 2009 BMW 528 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.5%.

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 C7 OLY, 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 17 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C7 OLY is a 2009 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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