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FE65 SWJ

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE65 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,031 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 81,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,123 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 55,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 48,017 miles

Front wipers smearing recommend replacement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2020 40,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,114 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 3 May 2018 22,742 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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FE65 SWJ is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE65 SWJ, 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

How do I check the history of FE65 SWJ?

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What year was FE65 SWJ registered?

FE65 SWJ is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is FE65 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE65 SWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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