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V14 AAK

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 AAK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 153,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 153,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 150,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 146,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 117,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 142,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2022 103,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,431 miles

engine covers and undertray present

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,266 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,313 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,862 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,192 miles

Lower protective under body covers fitted

Upper protective engine bay covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,450 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 46,398 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,705 miles

plastic underside covers fitted at test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,377 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 103,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,876 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,876 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emission emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,141 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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V14 AAK is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 85,608 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 V14 AAK, 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 13 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V14 AAK registered?

V14 AAK is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is V14 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V14 AAK shows 33 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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