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B4 LPU

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,617 mi
Last recorded53,617 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 44,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 39,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 39,610 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,523 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 34,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,962 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B4 LPU is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey 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 B4 LPU, 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 B4 LPU registered?

B4 LPU is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is B4 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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