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RK65 RKO

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK65 RKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,101 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 65,650 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,312 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,754 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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RK65 RKO is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK65 RKO, 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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What year was RK65 RKO registered?

RK65 RKO is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2015.

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