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AJ15 BKV

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 BKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,023 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre (Inner) is facing outwards. (back to front) (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (245/40/19) rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (275/35/19) rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (245/40/19) rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (275/35/19) rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 36,646 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 18 May 2018 29,805 miles

ENGINE/SILL AND FLOOR COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 May 2018 29,805 miles

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

ENGINE/SILL AND FLOOR COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ15 BKV is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ15 BKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ15 BKV registered?

AJ15 BKV is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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