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YC65 VFH

2015 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,109 mi
Last recorded163,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 VFH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 163,109 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))

Undertrays damaged but secure.

Pass 10 May 2024 144,068 miles

Front Undertrays damaged but secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped and corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped and corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn to wear lead and on 3mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 144,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 R19 98Y XL Runflat Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertrays damaged but secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped and corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped and corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn to wear lead and on 3mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,739 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,101 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,509 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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YC65 VFH is a 2015 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC65 VFH, 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 YC65 VFH registered?

YC65 VFH is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2015.

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