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RA15 RVR

2015 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA15 RVR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,954 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust guard det

Offside Front shocker dust guard det

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 100,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front shocker dust guard det

Offside Front shocker dust guard det

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 84,583 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,678 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 40,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,618 miles

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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RA15 RVR is a 2015 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA15 RVR, 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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RA15 RVR is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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