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YE14 XMF

2014 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 XMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 163,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,083 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,307 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 130,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 123,122 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 106,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,004 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 69,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 53,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,014 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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YE14 XMF 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 83.3%.

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 YE14 XMF, 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 YE14 XMF registered?

YE14 XMF is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is YE14 XMF safe to buy?

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