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H7 JBN

2015 BMW 528

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests45 (27 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52845,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 JBN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 18 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

Offside Front sill area corroded

Offside Rear sill area corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

Offside Front sill area corroded

Offside Rear sill area corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Front Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Front Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Underbody trim damaged and not fully secure

Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Underbody trim damaged and not fully secure

Pass 15 Mar 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion all jacking points osf nsf osr nsr

Fail 8 Mar 2022

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sdewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion all jacking points osf nsf osr nsr

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 153,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to all jacking points nsf osf nsr osr

Fail 17 Feb 2021 153,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to all jacking points

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,922 miles

Nearside rear suspension bellows slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension bellows slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 142,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 33,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015
Fail 29 Oct 2015

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate cracked

o/s front tyre perished side walls

Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate cracked

o/s front tyre perished side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,021 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,912 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 Jul 2008 69,961 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,903 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,668 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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H7 JBN is a 2015 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H7 JBN, 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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H7 JBN is a 2015 BMW 528, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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