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LY15 OCM

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 OCM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 127,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,622 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,986 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 19 Aug 2022 91,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,350 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 53,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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LY15 OCM is a 2015 BMW 535 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 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 60,044 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY15 OCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY15 OCM registered?

LY15 OCM is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is LY15 OCM safe to buy?

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