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FG14 EWJ

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,537 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 71,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 68,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,093 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,093 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,728 miles

passed emission 0.00

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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FG14 EWJ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG14 EWJ, 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 FG14 EWJ registered?

FG14 EWJ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is FG14 EWJ safe to buy?

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