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PBC 7

2005 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBC 7
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,825 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 40,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,897 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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PBC 7 is a 2005 BMW 528 in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBC 7, 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 21 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBC 7?

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What year was PBC 7 registered?

PBC 7 is a 2005 BMW 528, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is PBC 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBC 7 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBC 7 have outstanding finance?

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