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M31 NBS

2015 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,702 mi
Last recorded60,702 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NBS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,702 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling starting to crack and split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 60,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling starting to crack and split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,774 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 49,177 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,947 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 8,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,200 miles

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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M31 NBS is a 2015 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M31 NBS, 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.

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What year was M31 NBS registered?

M31 NBS is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 7 May 2015.

Is M31 NBS safe to buy?

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