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OV15 LJA

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,033 mi
Last recorded127,033 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 LJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 127,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 120,116 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED, MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Pass 28 Oct 2023 113,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 107,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,965 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 91,652 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of treads

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

Pass 2 May 2018 79,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OV15 LJA is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV15 LJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV15 LJA registered?

OV15 LJA is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is OV15 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 LJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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