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2015 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXS 1
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,733 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroded at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front headlight level bars seized top ball joints

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess Both sides ball joints seized on leveling rods (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 41,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bridgestone Blizzard 245/45/18 96V Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroded at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front headlight level bars seized top ball joints

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Bridgestone Blizzard 245/45/18 96V Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess Both sides ball joints seized on leveling rods (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 40,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/45/18 96V run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 34,334 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,899 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 31,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,812 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 29,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,283 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surface

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,354 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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XXS 1 is a 2015 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXS 1, 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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XXS 1 is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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