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AF15 VNC

2015 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,549 mi
Last recorded47,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 VNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 47,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 44,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 42,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,313 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,246 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall damage

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 22,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall damage

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

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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AF15 VNC is a 2015 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF15 VNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF15 VNC registered?

AF15 VNC is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is AF15 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 VNC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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