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B23 TEP

2015 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,794 mi
Last recorded136,794 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 TEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,794 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,074 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,898 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 41,808 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 34,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454518 (4.1.D.1a)

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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B23 TEP is a 2015 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B23 TEP, 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

How do I check the history of B23 TEP?

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What year was B23 TEP registered?

B23 TEP is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is B23 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 TEP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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