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AK57 KAL

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 139,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,896 miles

Front Shockabsorber covers torn

Pass 10 Feb 2024 117,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,640 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,640 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 71,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 28,099 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 22,215 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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AK57 KAL is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AK57 KAL, 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 AK57 KAL registered?

AK57 KAL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2014.

Is AK57 KAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 KAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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