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AK14 RZD

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,224 mi
Last recorded241,224 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 RZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 241,224 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 233,910 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 233,894 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 226,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level is slightly too high

Pass 18 Apr 2023 220,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 210,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 210,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 194,996 miles

Front registration plate is loose but still secure

Offside Front seat belt has an anti return device fitted

engine oil level is slightly high

Pass 13 Oct 2021 182,690 miles

Offside Front seat belt has a anti return device

engine oil level slightly high

Pass 15 Apr 2021 176,305 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 173,560 miles

check drivetrain light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2020 169,935 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivetrain check light is on

Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,669 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,214 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,214 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,212 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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AK14 RZD is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZD, 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.

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AK14 RZD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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