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PO03 HEN

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

104,578 mi
Last recorded104,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO03 HEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 142,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension light on indicating fault.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension light on indicating fault.

Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,634 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Detached from rubber mounting. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bonded bush deteriorated and adrift from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bonded bush deteriorated and adrift from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Detached from rubber mounting. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 119,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise further inspection ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 102,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front worn on outer and inner edges. also tyre cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,912 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,912 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,748 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,891 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing alot on outer part of tread ( stepped tread )

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,564 miles

Nearside rear tyre has some inner wear.

Offside rear tyre has alot of inner wear and castleation.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has some inner wear.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has alot of inner wear and castleation.

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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PO03 HEN is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 PO03 HEN, 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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PO03 HEN is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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