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YFZ 1521

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 1521
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 89,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,304 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 65,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,435 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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YFZ 1521 is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFZ 1521, 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 YFZ 1521 registered?

YFZ 1521 is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 11 August 2015.

Is YFZ 1521 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFZ 1521 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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