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FE14 FGM

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

209,907 mi
Last recorded209,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE14 FGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 209,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 198,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 172,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 155,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 147,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,834 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,357 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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FE14 FGM is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE14 FGM, 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 FE14 FGM registered?

FE14 FGM is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is FE14 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE14 FGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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