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J23 GDB

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 GDB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,889 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INCORRECTLY MOUNTED

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,938 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated totaly flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,269 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

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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J23 GDB is a 2014 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J23 GDB, 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 J23 GDB registered?

J23 GDB is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2014.

Is J23 GDB safe to buy?

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