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197D691

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197D691
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 36,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 34,344 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 33,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 33,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 32,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 26,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 19,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 17,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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197D691 is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 197D691, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 197D691 registered?

197D691 is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2014.

Is 197D691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197D691 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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