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KY14 ZTM

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,346 mi
Last recorded155,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 155,346 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 150,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 141,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 130,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,323 miles

nearside front tyre worn on very outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on very outer edge

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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KY14 ZTM is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KY14 ZTM, 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

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What year was KY14 ZTM registered?

KY14 ZTM is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is KY14 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY14 ZTM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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