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BX15 LEJ

2015 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,628 mi
Last recorded179,628 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX15 LEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 179,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 167,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 143,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 135,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 135,995 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 130,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,553 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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BX15 LEJ is a 2015 BMW 525 in Silver 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 BX15 LEJ, 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 BX15 LEJ registered?

BX15 LEJ is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is BX15 LEJ safe to buy?

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