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YF65 YLM

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 YLM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 75,423 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,745 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 64,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no emission pick up 60 deg

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions pick-up 61c

Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 16,083 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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YF65 YLM 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 YF65 YLM, 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 YF65 YLM registered?

YF65 YLM is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is YF65 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF65 YLM 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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