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LG15 EFM

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG15 EFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut center to cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer side wall 245/40x19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,485 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 20 Mar 2019 49,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 41,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG15 EFM is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG15 EFM, 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 LG15 EFM registered?

LG15 EFM is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is LG15 EFM safe to buy?

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