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YA15 OJU

2015 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 OJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,706 miles

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test – limit 0.50

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,386 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 77,174 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,149 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,149 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 50,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,187 miles

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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YA15 OJU is a 2015 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA15 OJU, 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 YA15 OJU registered?

YA15 OJU is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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