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Y15 SJM

2015 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 SJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,771 miles

Front both front tyres worn edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 32,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rear inner edge worn

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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Y15 SJM is a 2015 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y15 SJM, 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 Y15 SJM registered?

Y15 SJM is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2015.

Is Y15 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 SJM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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