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DA53 KUS

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,653 mi
Last recorded145,653 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KUS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 145,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 136,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 130,535 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,269 miles

general underbody component corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,290 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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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DA53 KUS is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA53 KUS, 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 DA53 KUS registered?

DA53 KUS is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is DA53 KUS safe to buy?

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