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OY64 VCP

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,710 mi
Last recorded139,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY64 VCP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 139,710 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 139,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 129,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,368 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 93,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pad wear sensor loose and hanging

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,492 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 75,359 miles

Brake performance not tested due to braking system fault (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,051 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 57,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,582 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,517 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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OY64 VCP is a 2014 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY64 VCP, 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 OY64 VCP registered?

OY64 VCP is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is OY64 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY64 VCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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