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MX15 XSC

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX15 XSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 181,996 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 174,137 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 173,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,039 miles

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

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 143,752 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,603 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,832 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,578 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MX15 XSC is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX15 XSC, 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 MX15 XSC registered?

MX15 XSC is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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