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AE65 YXA

2015 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 YXA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 70,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 36,167 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,139 miles

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

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

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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AE65 YXA is a 2015 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE65 YXA, 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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What year was AE65 YXA registered?

AE65 YXA is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 2015.

Is AE65 YXA safe to buy?

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