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VU15 OES

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,563 mi
Last recorded135,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 OES
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 120,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places - 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places - 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,747 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2019 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 38,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge and tread close to tread legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge . close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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 OES is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black 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 OES, 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 OES?

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What year was VU15 OES registered?

VU15 OES is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is VU15 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 OES 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.

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