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2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 109,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,416 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,256 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,876 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 52,876 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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1 AKY is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 AKY registered?

1 AKY is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2015.

Is 1 AKY safe to buy?

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