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YD14 GGZ

2014 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

206,932 mi
Last recorded206,932 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 GGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 206,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 190,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 173,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 138,751 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,384 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YD14 GGZ is a 2014 BMW 525 in Grey 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 YD14 GGZ, 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 YD14 GGZ registered?

YD14 GGZ is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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