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M50 CGE

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 CGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2026 194,693 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2025 106,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 179,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 99,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 164,524 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie rod outer end worn , (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,578 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 25 Feb 2023 150,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,739 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,305 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,305 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,606 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,364 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 24,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,975 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 67,971 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,900 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,868 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M50 CGE is a 2014 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M50 CGE, 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 M50 CGE registered?

M50 CGE is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2014.

Is M50 CGE safe to buy?

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