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DV14 FEO

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,967 mi
Last recorded153,967 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV14 FEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,086 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,386 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2021 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,519 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DV14 FEO is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV14 FEO, 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 DV14 FEO registered?

DV14 FEO is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is DV14 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV14 FEO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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