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BM15 SEP

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM15 SEP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,667 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 73,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 66,857 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 51,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,285 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 39,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BM15 SEP is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BM15 SEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM15 SEP registered?

BM15 SEP is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is BM15 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM15 SEP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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