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YC14 EAW

2014 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,596 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 25 Nov 2024 111,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,280 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/40/18 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,601 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,448 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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YC14 EAW is a 2014 BMW 525 in White 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 YC14 EAW, 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 YC14 EAW registered?

YC14 EAW is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is YC14 EAW safe to buy?

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