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RJ14 FCF

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,593 mi
Last recorded82,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 FCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,593 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,577 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 76,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (245/4518) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 49,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (245/4518)rf (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner shoulder worn tracking recommended

Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts (245/45018) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,123 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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RJ14 FCF is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ14 FCF, 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 RJ14 FCF registered?

RJ14 FCF is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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