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FL15 YBV

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL15 YBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 111,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 111,223 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edge 245/40-19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,292 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 104,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35-19 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 98,766 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 78,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,641 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 70,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,749 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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FL15 YBV is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL15 YBV, 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 FL15 YBV registered?

FL15 YBV is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is FL15 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL15 YBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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