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CU65 SKV

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 SKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Underbody trim damaged and not fully secure

Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Underbody trim damaged and not fully secure

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,922 miles

Nearside rear suspension bellows slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,899 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))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension bellows slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 33,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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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CU65 SKV is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU65 SKV, 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 CU65 SKV registered?

CU65 SKV is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2015.

Is CU65 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU65 SKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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