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AK15 SZV

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 SZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 75,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall beading (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall beading (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 36,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 36,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords o/e tyre 2014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage to tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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AK15 SZV 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 AK15 SZV, 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 AK15 SZV registered?

AK15 SZV is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is AK15 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK15 SZV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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