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M5 LSE

2010 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52865,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LSE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 156,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 152,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 125,080 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,564 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in inner joint st rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,739 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M5 LSE is a 2010 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,702 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 M5 LSE, 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 16 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 LSE registered?

M5 LSE is a 2010 BMW 528, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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