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SV14 PXJ

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,396 mi
Last recorded105,396 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 PXJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2024 92,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2023 78,251 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 78,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,843 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad(s) wearing thin and require replacement at earliest convenience (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face of disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,359 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 35,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 25,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SV14 PXJ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey 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 SV14 PXJ, 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 SV14 PXJ registered?

SV14 PXJ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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