BMW 528 MOT Pass Rate
78.4% of 1,017 BMW 528 MOT tests pass.
The 528 passes 78.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 528's pass rate of 78.4% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the BMW 528 tested at 6–10 years pass 90.5% of the time, compared with just 65.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 90.5% | 263 | 55,903 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.6% | 279 | 87,889 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.1% | 475 | 139,479 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 528
The most common reason the BMW 528 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.5% | not working |
| Suspension | 36.8% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 25.3% | efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 23.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 20.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 10.5% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.3% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |