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AK14 ZDS

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,519 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 150,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 88,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 88,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 74,414 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 67,202 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2018 65,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,879 miles

Emissions not detected

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 ZDS 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 81.8%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

AK14 ZDS is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is AK14 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 ZDS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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