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YJ15 VWL

2015 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,948 mi
Last recorded136,948 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 VWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 136,948 miles

under covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 May 2025 125,259 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 20 May 2024 112,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,502 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YJ15 VWL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ15 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ15 VWL registered?

YJ15 VWL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is YJ15 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 VWL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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