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VE14 ORU

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 ORU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 107,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 107,886 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 90,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2022 84,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 76,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 5 Nov 2020 64,059 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,335 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,865 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 32,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VE14 ORU 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 VE14 ORU, 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 VE14 ORU registered?

VE14 ORU is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is VE14 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE14 ORU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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