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AK14 ZHJ

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 127,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,065 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 123,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 113,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner shoulder wear to both front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,306 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,714 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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 ZHJ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver 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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

AK14 ZHJ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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The MOT history for AK14 ZHJ 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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