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VE65 LGK

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 LGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,746 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 104,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,015 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly miss shaped on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 54,361 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,492 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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VE65 LGK is a 2015 BMW 530 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 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 VE65 LGK, 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 VE65 LGK registered?

VE65 LGK is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2015.

Is VE65 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 LGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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