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AE65 WBV

2015 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 WBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AE65 WBV is a 2015 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 73,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE65 WBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE65 WBV registered?

AE65 WBV is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is AE65 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 WBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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