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N30 YRB

2014 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 YRB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,487 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 130,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 126,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,861 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,754 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 81,163 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 56,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,266 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N30 YRB is a 2014 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 N30 YRB, 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 N30 YRB registered?

N30 YRB is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2014.

Is N30 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 YRB shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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