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AK11 MAM

2015 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 MAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 83,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 81,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,502 miles

Nearside Front backing plate insecure

Offside Front backing plate insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,734 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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AK11 MAM is a 2015 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 AK11 MAM, 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 AK11 MAM registered?

AK11 MAM is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AK11 MAM safe to buy?

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