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FY15 ZFD

2015 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 72,686 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,615 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,886 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,898 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to the boot been full

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 44,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,470 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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FY15 ZFD is a 2015 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY15 ZFD, 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 FY15 ZFD registered?

FY15 ZFD is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is FY15 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 ZFD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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