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EM54 MDS

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (27 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,510 mi
Last recorded116,510 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM54 MDS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 116,510 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 242,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 107,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 237,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 227,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 219,574 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 212,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 206,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,742 miles

Emissions engine won't rev

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 199,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,478 miles

Emissions engine won't rev

Pass 10 Jan 2019 186,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,931 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 160,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 135,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,367 miles

wear on front discs

wear on rear discs

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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EM54 MDS is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EM54 MDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EM54 MDS registered?

EM54 MDS is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is EM54 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM54 MDS shows 27 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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