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YJ15 VSY

2015 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 VSY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5 mm worn very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,139 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,904 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 82,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,968 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 51,968 miles

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

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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YJ15 VSY is a 2015 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YJ15 VSY, 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 YJ15 VSY registered?

YJ15 VSY is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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