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YX14 ZFC

2014 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 124,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 76,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,754 miles

Nearside Rear advise water in light lens but light works ok

Offside Rear suspect nail in Tyre poss puntcher

Rear rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 225/55y17

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

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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YX14 ZFC is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black 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 YX14 ZFC, 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 YX14 ZFC registered?

YX14 ZFC is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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