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MR53 HRT

2014 BMW 525

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 HRT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 169,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 156,637 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 136,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,967 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,668 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,668 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,919 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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MR53 HRT is a 2014 BMW 525 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 MR53 HRT, 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 MR53 HRT registered?

MR53 HRT is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is MR53 HRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 HRT shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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