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US08 TAD

2010 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52865,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS08 TAD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 169,440 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 146,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 132,504 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda readings outside of parameters, unable to conduct extended test as vehicle would not maintain throttle speed. test aborted to prevent damage (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,510 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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US08 TAD is a 2010 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 US08 TAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was US08 TAD registered?

US08 TAD is a 2010 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is US08 TAD safe to buy?

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