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YL64 SMV

2015 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,888 mi
Last recorded63,888 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL64 SMV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,779 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 45,779 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,001 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in tread

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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YL64 SMV is a 2015 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YL64 SMV, 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

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What year was YL64 SMV registered?

YL64 SMV is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is YL64 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL64 SMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL64 SMV have outstanding finance?

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