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FY14 UYW

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 UYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle non R/Flat fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,035 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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FY14 UYW is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY14 UYW, 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

How do I check the history of FY14 UYW?

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What year was FY14 UYW registered?

FY14 UYW is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2014.

Is FY14 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 UYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY14 UYW have outstanding finance?

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