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RF15 BMU

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF15 BMU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,383 miles

all under body cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all under body cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,208 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bendy arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front and offside rear wheel has sign of welding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (bendy arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,739 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,739 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted.

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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RF15 BMU 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 70%.

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 RF15 BMU, 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 RF15 BMU registered?

RF15 BMU is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2015.

Is RF15 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF15 BMU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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