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BA55 DCM

2015 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,005 mi
Last recorded49,005 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 DCM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 28,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 25,023 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 22,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 22,591 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 20 Nov 2020 20,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,476 miles

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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BA55 DCM is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA55 DCM, 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 BA55 DCM registered?

BA55 DCM is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2015.

Is BA55 DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 DCM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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