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LM65 YKG

2015 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM65 YKG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,037 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,178 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 63,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,232 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LM65 YKG is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM65 YKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM65 YKG registered?

LM65 YKG is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is LM65 YKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM65 YKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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