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YW15 OMZ

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 99,424 miles

Central Lower undertrays fitted (cant inspect some components)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight perished in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm shock abshorber mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

covers + shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,833 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

covers + shields fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,026 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split / smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cut ()

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 43,636 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 43,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45x18 96Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YW15 OMZ is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YW15 OMZ, 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 YW15 OMZ registered?

YW15 OMZ is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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