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VS02 BUB

2015 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS02 BUB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,490 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 145,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone 'B' <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,880 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 113,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,090 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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VS02 BUB is a 2015 BMW 535 in White 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 VS02 BUB, 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 VS02 BUB registered?

VS02 BUB is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is VS02 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS02 BUB 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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