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M47 DES

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 DES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 87,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 75,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 59,237 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 59,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 44,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,932 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

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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M47 DES is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M47 DES, 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 M47 DES registered?

M47 DES is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is M47 DES safe to buy?

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