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YC64 TCZ

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC64 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Differential mounting bushes defective

Fail 27 Oct 2025 126,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana shape front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Differential mounting bushes defective

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 117,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 108,598 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,108 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2021 87,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3/4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YC64 TCZ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YC64 TCZ, 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 YC64 TCZ registered?

YC64 TCZ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2014.

Is YC64 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC64 TCZ 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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