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MJ15 ZKL

2015 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,675 mi
Last recorded100,675 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ15 ZKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,675 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential misted in fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear rear differential mounting rubbers perished/cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover perished/split

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted\ water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 35,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 23,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MJ15 ZKL is a 2015 BMW 535 in Blue 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 MJ15 ZKL, 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 MJ15 ZKL registered?

MJ15 ZKL is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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