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P5 RVU

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,459 mi
Last recorded49,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,447 miles

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

Front multiple small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,531 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 43,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 12,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 12,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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P5 RVU 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 80%.

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 P5 RVU, 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

How do I check the history of P5 RVU?

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What year was P5 RVU registered?

P5 RVU is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is P5 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 RVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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