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R40 SKE

2014 BMW 425

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42571,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SKE
MakeBMW
Model425
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 108,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 108,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 98,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2024 85,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,945 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 425?

Based on 2,461 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
7,079
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads
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R40 SKE is a 2014 BMW 425 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 425 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 71,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 425 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 425 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R40 SKE registered?

R40 SKE is a 2014 BMW 425, first registered on 27 October 2014.

Is R40 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 SKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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