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Y88 BRO

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 BRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 153,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear subframe bush crack top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,985 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,078 miles

all tyres worn edges

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,721 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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Y88 BRO is a 2014 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y88 BRO, 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 Y88 BRO registered?

Y88 BRO is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is Y88 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 BRO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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