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LR14 FME

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 FME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight is wet inside lens

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 81,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,533 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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LR14 FME is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black 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 LR14 FME, 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 LR14 FME registered?

LR14 FME is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is LR14 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 FME shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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