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BP14 LAO

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP14 LAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,513 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 131,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 115,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 103,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,488 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 23,852 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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BP14 LAO is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP14 LAO, 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 BP14 LAO registered?

BP14 LAO is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is BP14 LAO safe to buy?

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