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AK15 OWC

2015 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 OWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 129,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 115,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 104,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,626 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 76,890 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 76,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 50,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK15 OWC is a 2015 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK15 OWC, 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 AK15 OWC registered?

AK15 OWC is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is AK15 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK15 OWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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