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BV15 CHN

2015 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,653 mi
Last recorded166,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 CHN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 159,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 124,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,504 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 73,868 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,652 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn outer/inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn outer/inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BV15 CHN is a 2015 BMW 528 in Black 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 BV15 CHN, 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 BV15 CHN registered?

BV15 CHN is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is BV15 CHN safe to buy?

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