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YB65 GWE

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 GWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 127,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 108,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 108,308 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all four bottom suspension arm bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 104,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 101,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,771 miles

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

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

chips on windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,771 miles

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

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

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

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

chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,623 miles

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

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

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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YB65 GWE is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black 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 YB65 GWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB65 GWE registered?

YB65 GWE is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2015.

Is YB65 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB65 GWE 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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