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LD14 JYF

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD14 JYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL ,CRACKING WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALL ,CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 51,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL ,CRACKING WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALL ,CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,756 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,105 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,219 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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LD14 JYF is a 2014 BMW 525 in Silver 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 LD14 JYF, 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 LD14 JYF registered?

LD14 JYF is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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The MOT history for LD14 JYF 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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