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DA15 FCM

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,389 mi
Last recorded51,389 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 FCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 51,389 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 51,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin but above legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2xBulges 1 inside and 1 outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 17,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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DA15 FCM is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA15 FCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA15 FCM registered?

DA15 FCM is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2015.

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