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CA15 ELY

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,393 mi
Last recorded177,393 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 ELY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 177,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,721 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 167,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Jan 2024 153,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 141,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,267 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 48,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 41,980 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 41,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,746 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Fail 4 Dec 2019 88,746 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,282 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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CA15 ELY is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA15 ELY, 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 CA15 ELY registered?

CA15 ELY is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is CA15 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA15 ELY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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