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RV14 XSN

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,307 mi
Last recorded170,307 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 XSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 170,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 151,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 138,534 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,742 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,981 miles

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

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 65,091 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No gas blast detected at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 65,089 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No gas blast detected at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,621 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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RV14 XSN is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV14 XSN, 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 RV14 XSN registered?

RV14 XSN is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is RV14 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 XSN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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