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BB03 LJB

2015 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 LJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 61,579 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 61,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,841 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm and starting to wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 50,841 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm and starting to wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,146 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,534 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jan 2021 28,854 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BB03 LJB is a 2015 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BB03 LJB, 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 BB03 LJB registered?

BB03 LJB is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is BB03 LJB safe to buy?

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