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V7 STY

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 STY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 51,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 48,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,499 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,634 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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V7 STY is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V7 STY, 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 V7 STY registered?

V7 STY is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 10 February 2015.

Is V7 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 STY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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