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PR12 JAY

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR12 JAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bent ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 90,535 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,711 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,745 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2018 48,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,065 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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PR12 JAY is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PR12 JAY, 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 PR12 JAY registered?

PR12 JAY is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2014.

Is PR12 JAY safe to buy?

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