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EX12 XXX

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,801 mi
Last recorded257,801 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 257,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 234,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2023 205,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2022 169,681 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,342 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 135,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 104,600 miles

differential size tyres fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2020 104,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 245/45/r18 chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

differential size tyres fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,686 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 31 Aug 2017 68,018 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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EX12 XXX is a 2014 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX12 XXX, 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 EX12 XXX registered?

EX12 XXX is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is EX12 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 XXX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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