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AP15 MGV

2015 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 MGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,496 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,122 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 74,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,014 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 68,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,247 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions detected at time of test

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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AP15 MGV is a 2015 BMW 535 in Silver 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 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 60,044 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP15 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP15 MGV registered?

AP15 MGV is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is AP15 MGV safe to buy?

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