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BK15 VGA

2015 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 VGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 140,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,542 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 11 Mar 2024 116,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,701 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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BK15 VGA is a 2015 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK15 VGA, 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 BK15 VGA registered?

BK15 VGA is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is BK15 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK15 VGA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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