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KY64 GWJ

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

302,210 mi
Last recorded302,210 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY64 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 302,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 176,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 169,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,247 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 153,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,844 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 120,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,955 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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KY64 GWJ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY64 GWJ, 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 KY64 GWJ registered?

KY64 GWJ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is KY64 GWJ safe to buy?

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