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SS54 ABY

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS54 ABY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 117,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 112,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 108,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,052 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,121 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,954 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 96,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,365 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,000 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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SS54 ABY is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SS54 ABY, 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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What year was SS54 ABY registered?

SS54 ABY is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 2014.

Is SS54 ABY safe to buy?

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