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AK14 BZD

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,785 mi
Last recorded71,785 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 BZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,008 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,008 miles

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

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,535 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,996 miles

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,272 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,627 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,212 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Engine covers & under covers fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

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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AK14 BZD is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK14 BZD, 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 AK14 BZD registered?

AK14 BZD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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The MOT history for AK14 BZD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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