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K9 BRJ

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,853 mi
Last recorded179,853 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 179,853 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 171,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2024 162,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2024 162,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 154,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 141,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 130,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,019 miles

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,783 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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K9 BRJ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K9 BRJ, 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 K9 BRJ registered?

K9 BRJ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2014.

Is K9 BRJ safe to buy?

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