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YJ15 ZPW

2015 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,394 mi
Last recorded219,394 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 219,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 175,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 99,199 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,924 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 85,918 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,126 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 ZPW is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

YJ15 ZPW is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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The MOT history for YJ15 ZPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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