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CL11 VHL

2014 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL11 VHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,388 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,805 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,486 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 18,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 16,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 12,626 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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CL11 VHL is a 2014 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CL11 VHL, 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 CL11 VHL registered?

CL11 VHL is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2014.

Is CL11 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL11 VHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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