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H8 HCH

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,184 mi
Last recorded73,184 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 HCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 68,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,667 miles

engine has oil leak.

Fail 19 Nov 2022 59,625 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine has oil leak.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,855 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 54,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise rep) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge in places

Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,626 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,927 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 31,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (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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H8 HCH is a 2014 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H8 HCH, 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 H8 HCH registered?

H8 HCH is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2014.

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