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DK15 VYA

2015 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,041 mi
Last recorded173,041 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK15 VYA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 173,041 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 161,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 146,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 125,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential mist of oil

Fail 24 Jun 2023 124,918 miles

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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential mist of oil

Pass 28 Jan 2023 114,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 - EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CORDS EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 - EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CORDS EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,641 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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DK15 VYA is a 2015 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK15 VYA, 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 DK15 VYA registered?

DK15 VYA is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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