BMW 428 (2015)
2015 BMW 428
CarHunch analysed 1,137 real MOT records for the 2015 BMW 428. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 BMW 428 passes its MOT first time in 88.4% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely encouraging—but the serious caveat is that 39.8% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly double the typical rate, so electrical and brake issues demand careful inspection on any used example. At a median mileage of 43,834 miles for a nine-year-old car, these are relatively well-maintained examples, though the average of 6.5 advisories per vehicle and 1.13 failures suggest routine maintenance costs will be steady rather than punishing.
The relatively high advisory count points to wear items and minor issues rather than catastrophic problems—typical for a leisure-focused coupe in this age bracket. Before committing to purchase, get a full inspection of the brake system, electrical components, and suspension, as these are where the danger defects cluster on this model.
What to check before buying a 2015 BMW 428
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 BMW 428 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 BMW 428 vehicles fall between 32,978 and 57,762 miles.
2015 BMW 428 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,027 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 BMW 428
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.8%
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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14.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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