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SF14 YDX

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,608 mi
Last recorded181,608 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 YDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 181,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 170,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 158,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 147,038 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,147 miles

engine undercover / undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,722 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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SF14 YDX 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 SF14 YDX, 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

How do I check the history of SF14 YDX?

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What year was SF14 YDX registered?

SF14 YDX is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is SF14 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF14 YDX 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.

Does SF14 YDX have outstanding finance?

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