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PK14 VYD

2014 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,632 mi
Last recorded122,632 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK14 VYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 114,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,403 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,991 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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PK14 VYD is a 2014 BMW 525 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PK14 VYD, 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 PK14 VYD registered?

PK14 VYD is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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