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AF14 NFN

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,003 mi
Last recorded192,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 NFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 192,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 179,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 173,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 169,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 169,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 144,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2021 135,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,545 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,101 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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AF14 NFN is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF14 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF14 NFN registered?

AF14 NFN is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is AF14 NFN safe to buy?

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