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A6 JSL

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,616 mi
Last recorded60,616 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,616 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 60,614 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,892 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 45,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,098 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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A6 JSL is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 81,093 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 A6 JSL, 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 12 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A6 JSL registered?

A6 JSL is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is A6 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 JSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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