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BD14 OUU

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,637 mi
Last recorded43,637 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 OUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 43,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 41,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,591 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 39,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,609 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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BD14 OUU is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD14 OUU, 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 BD14 OUU registered?

BD14 OUU is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is BD14 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 OUU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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