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XJ02 DOD

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ02 DOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 164,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 164,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 100,111 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 82,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,947 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,045 miles

chip in screen and scratch

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,691 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,691 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no water in system (1.7.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,474 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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XJ02 DOD is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black 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 XJ02 DOD, 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 XJ02 DOD registered?

XJ02 DOD is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is XJ02 DOD safe to buy?

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