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YD15 PCZ

2015 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,301 mi
Last recorded138,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 PCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 138,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 118,758 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low closer inspection needed

Fail 11 Oct 2024 118,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

rear inner brake pads wearing low closer inspection needed

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,677 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tom Tom sat nav ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2021 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,672 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 39,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 36,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,883 miles

Front washers weak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 22,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front washers weak

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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YD15 PCZ is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD15 PCZ, 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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What year was YD15 PCZ registered?

YD15 PCZ is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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