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FT15 LAE

2015 BMW 528

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT15 LAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,427 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 136,193 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 128,150 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,340 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,290 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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FT15 LAE is a 2015 BMW 528 in White 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 FT15 LAE, 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 FT15 LAE registered?

FT15 LAE is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is FT15 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT15 LAE 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.

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