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SF15 LLR

2015 BMW 5 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,108 mi
Last recorded92,108 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 LLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 92,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,491 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,198 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 43,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,346 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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SF15 LLR is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF15 LLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SF15 LLR registered?

SF15 LLR is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is SF15 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF15 LLR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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