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J14 TGR

2015 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52573,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 TGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavily worn inner edge 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavily worn inner edge 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,720 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 275-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-40-18 worn inner edge and on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,911 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 39,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,530 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,087 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 49,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J14 TGR is a 2015 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 73,576 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 J14 TGR, 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 11 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J14 TGR registered?

J14 TGR is a 2015 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is J14 TGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 TGR shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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