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AK63 SNV

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

272,102 mi
Last recorded272,102 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 SNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 272,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 257,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 240,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 219,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 201,546 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 198,660 miles

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 181,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 181,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 172,062 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 172,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 159,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 141,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,162 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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AK63 SNV is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK63 SNV, 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 AK63 SNV registered?

AK63 SNV is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2014.

Is AK63 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 SNV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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