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GA03 SLA

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA03 SLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 120,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 108,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 108,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,463 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 81,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 71,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 71,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working flat (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working flat (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2020 67,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to wear sensor ( inner pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,794 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,676 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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GA03 SLA is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GA03 SLA, 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 GA03 SLA registered?

GA03 SLA is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is GA03 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA03 SLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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