CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK14 KNO

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 KNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,734 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,977 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK14 KNO is a 2014 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 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 AK14 KNO, 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

How do I check the history of AK14 KNO?

You can check the full history of AK14 KNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK14 KNO registered?

AK14 KNO is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is AK14 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 KNO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK14 KNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK14 KNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.