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VU15 OCJ

2015 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,295 mi
Last recorded130,295 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 119,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,534 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 101,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 90,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 67,386 miles

o/s/r wheel has been repaired.

Pass 16 May 2019 54,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,736 miles

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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VU15 OCJ is a 2015 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU15 OCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU15 OCJ?

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What year was VU15 OCJ registered?

VU15 OCJ is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is VU15 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 OCJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU15 OCJ have outstanding finance?

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