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GU14 FUV

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,834 mi
Last recorded198,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 FUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 198,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 198,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 273,053 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 272,907 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 238,584 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 236,286 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn inner - 245/40 rf18 97w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 235,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 zrf 18 95y runflat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn inner - 245/40 rf18 97w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,017 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,937 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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GU14 FUV 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 63.6%.

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 GU14 FUV, 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 GU14 FUV registered?

GU14 FUV is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is GU14 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU14 FUV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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