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AK65 XAP

2015 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,171 mi
Last recorded126,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 XAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera hanging by wire camera unplugged and placed on passenger seat ()

Sill covers fitted

Under floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera hanging by wire camera unplugged and placed on passenger seat ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge , in such a way i believe cords will soon be exposed i advise renewal . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge on 3mm

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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AK65 XAP 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 AK65 XAP, 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 AK65 XAP registered?

AK65 XAP is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2015.

Is AK65 XAP safe to buy?

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