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DF65 VNN

2015 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 VNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 84,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 78,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,868 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Fail 26 Feb 2021 44,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

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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DF65 VNN is a 2015 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF65 VNN, 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 DF65 VNN registered?

DF65 VNN is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is DF65 VNN safe to buy?

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