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KT15 SWN

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT15 SWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,857 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 6 Nov 2024 108,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19w runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake discs showing light surface corrosion

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges 275/35/19y runflat

Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,454 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

rear discs showing light scoring/corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre has heavy edge wear

Offside Front tyre has heavy edge wear

rear brake discs are showing surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 102,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x19 w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35x19 w run flat. On the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,234 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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KT15 SWN is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT15 SWN, 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 KT15 SWN registered?

KT15 SWN is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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