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BA63 DEV

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA63 DEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 149,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 149,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,775 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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BA63 DEV 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA63 DEV, 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 BA63 DEV registered?

BA63 DEV is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is BA63 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA63 DEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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