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GRZ 1420

2018 BMW 525

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1420
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 107,078 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 107,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 67,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 66,502 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits centre tread (advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread cracking and outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear and third row of seats not in use at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 23,845 miles

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

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,152 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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GRZ 1420 is a 2018 BMW 525 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GRZ 1420, 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 8 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GRZ 1420 registered?

GRZ 1420 is a 2018 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is GRZ 1420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 1420 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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