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AO14 AJU

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 AJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 133,386 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 125,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 125,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 118,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,771 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 97,318 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 97,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 89,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 89,345 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 May 2020 84,419 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,905 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,388 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

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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AO14 AJU is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO14 AJU, 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 AO14 AJU registered?

AO14 AJU is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AO14 AJU safe to buy?

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