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FD15 VEP

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,938 mi
Last recorded51,938 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 VEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,938 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated control button splitting (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,680 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

no comms eobd emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,787 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to alloy wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy scuffed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,416 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush slight wear lower ball joint to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy scuffed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush slight play lower ball joint to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 May 2019 22,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,781 miles

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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FD15 VEP is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD15 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD15 VEP registered?

FD15 VEP is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2015.

Is FD15 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD15 VEP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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