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SM15 LZC

2015 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 LZC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (and cracked) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,646 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,785 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,991 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 37,991 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,415 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,540 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,005 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,884 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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SM15 LZC is a 2015 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SM15 LZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM15 LZC?

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What year was SM15 LZC registered?

SM15 LZC is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 18 June 2015.

Is SM15 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 LZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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