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R27 OSW

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 OSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,122 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,694 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,905 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

front and centre undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,655 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,669 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 44,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,887 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 1;6mm legal limit 245/45/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 2.5mm in centre legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,448 miles

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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R27 OSW is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R27 OSW, 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 R27 OSW registered?

R27 OSW is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is R27 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 OSW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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