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R700 LJH

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 LJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 120,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 94,076 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r18 104v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,692 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dust Cover Split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,964 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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R700 LJH is a 2014 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R700 LJH, 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 R700 LJH registered?

R700 LJH is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is R700 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 LJH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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