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SM15 VCN

2015 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,766 mi
Last recorded56,766 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 44,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 30,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 28,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,194 miles

very slight movement x2 front upper bottom ball joints when levered

Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,608 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 VCN is a 2015 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 45,318 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCN, 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 VCN?

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What year was SM15 VCN registered?

SM15 VCN is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is SM15 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 VCN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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