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SB65 VRN

2015 BMW 528

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,915 mi
Last recorded111,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VRN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 111,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 95,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 95,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor Broken

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

Pass 23 May 2024 81,215 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 3mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 3mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,012 miles

both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake backplates corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 50,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake backplates corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on both faces & scoring on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded & slight on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SB65 VRN is a 2015 BMW 528 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 45,318 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 SB65 VRN, 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 11 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB65 VRN is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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