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W17 BTH

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 BTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 74,633 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 68,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,621 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE - NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,674 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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W17 BTH is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W17 BTH, 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 W17 BTH registered?

W17 BTH is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is W17 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 BTH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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