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D6 EKV

2015 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,333 mi
Last recorded148,333 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 EKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 148,333 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 148,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,072 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,072 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction satnav/phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,655 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,275 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,209 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,418 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged n/s front tyre sidewall slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,192 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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D6 EKV is a 2015 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D6 EKV, 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 D6 EKV registered?

D6 EKV is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2015.

Is D6 EKV safe to buy?

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