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YJ15 VVR

2015 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,822 mi
Last recorded220,822 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 VVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 220,822 miles

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

Underbody under trays / sill covers fitted

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Nov 2023 213,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 197,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 182,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 134,774 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2018 95,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YJ15 VVR is a 2015 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ15 VVR, 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 YJ15 VVR registered?

YJ15 VVR is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is YJ15 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 VVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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