P1525 — Camshaft Position Actuator 'A' Control Circuit (VANOS solenoid) Bank 1

CAUTIONIs it safe to drive? Drive gently and get it looked at soon — it can worsen or fail inspection.

What P1525 means

This is a manufacturer-specific code — its meaning depends on the vehicle’s make (see below).

What P1525 means on specific makes

BMW / Mini CAUTION

Electrical/control-circuit fault for the intake VANOS solenoid — open circuit, bad solenoid, or wiring. Often paired with P1519/P1520.

  1. VANOS solenoid failed electrically ($100-250)
  2. Wiring/connector open or corroded
  3. DME driver issue (rare)

Check first: Ohm-check the solenoid and its harness. Swapping intake/exhaust solenoids to see if the fault follows is a classic test.

Source: JustAnswer BMW P1519/P1525 thread

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