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SD64 YSN

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,820 mi
Last recorded147,820 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD64 YSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 147,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,243 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine & undertray covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,741 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,959 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine & undertray covers fitted

nearside & offside front tyres tread wearing uneven / slightly out of shape

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,318 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,064 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips in screen

wipers smearing

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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SD64 YSN is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD64 YSN, 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 SD64 YSN registered?

SD64 YSN is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is SD64 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD64 YSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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