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BN14 FLW

2014 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,836 mi
Last recorded128,836 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 FLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 128,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,279 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 38,335 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,385 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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BN14 FLW is a 2014 BMW 525 in Blue 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 BN14 FLW, 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 BN14 FLW registered?

BN14 FLW is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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The MOT history for BN14 FLW 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.

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