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N80 NBX

2015 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 NBX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,938 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 121,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 117,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 65,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 101,703 miles

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wipers smeary

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,433 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,064 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,288 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,945 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,764 miles

near side mirror broken

Fail 26 Jan 2018 80,759 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side mirror broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,903 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,755 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 58,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,698 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2014 38,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock absober gaitors split

dampness in offside rear tailgate inner lamp

fuel cap outer cover loose sealing device working correctly

washer bottle top missing

Fail 31 Dec 2012 31,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock absober gaitors split

dampness in offside rear tailgate inner lamp

fuel cap outer cover loose sealing device working correctly

washer bottle top missing

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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N80 NBX is a 2015 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 N80 NBX, 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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N80 NBX is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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