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J4 VJV

2015 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 134,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 113,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,756 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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J4 VJV is a 2015 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J4 VJV, 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 J4 VJV registered?

J4 VJV is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2015.

Is J4 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 VJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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