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VX14 OZV

2014 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 OZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,691 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 119,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,565 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 98,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both centre tread are below limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,829 miles

Covers and Under trays fitted

No FAS detected

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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VX14 OZV is a 2014 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX14 OZV, 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 VX14 OZV registered?

VX14 OZV is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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The MOT history for VX14 OZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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