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YH15 VMG

2015 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,829 mi
Last recorded132,829 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 VMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,939 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across the top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,832 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across the top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 May 2020 80,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 60,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 60,322 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,171 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YH15 VMG is a 2015 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH15 VMG, 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 YH15 VMG registered?

YH15 VMG is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is YH15 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH15 VMG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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