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S70 WYK

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,350 mi
Last recorded168,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 WYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 168,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 158,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,077 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,071 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2019 96,175 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,106 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,106 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 82,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on edges

Offside Front tyre feathered and work smooth on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S70 WYK is a 2014 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S70 WYK, 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 S70 WYK registered?

S70 WYK is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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The MOT history for S70 WYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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