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HG15 FPN

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,783 mi
Last recorded133,783 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG15 FPN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,783 miles

Differential bushes perished but not resulting in play.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturer plastic covers obscuring some testable components.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle has factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,765 miles

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 106,543 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

Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,812 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,982 miles

Damage to the front bumper not likely to cause injury

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine, floor and sills obscured from view

Front bumper iron damaged but the bumper assembly remains secure

Pass 21 May 2018 40,083 miles

Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays

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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HG15 FPN is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG15 FPN, 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.

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What year was HG15 FPN registered?

HG15 FPN is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is HG15 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG15 FPN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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