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SW15 XBH

2015 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 XBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,461 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,604 miles

Nearside 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 12 Feb 2019 19,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 17,256 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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SW15 XBH is a 2015 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW15 XBH, 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 SW15 XBH registered?

SW15 XBH is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is SW15 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 XBH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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