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R6 OYL

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

149,067 mi
Last recorded149,067 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 OYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 149,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 188,291 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 186,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 128,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 185,027 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 178,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 159,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,037 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,473 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 129,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,928 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 102,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,517 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,277 miles

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

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

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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R6 OYL is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R6 OYL, 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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R6 OYL is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2014.

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