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AK63 UJW

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 100,788 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,149 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 88,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,963 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front door and wing damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,085 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 46,844 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 46,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 35,499 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

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 UJW 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 70.6%.

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 AK63 UJW, 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

How do I check the history of AK63 UJW?

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What year was AK63 UJW registered?

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

Is AK63 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 UJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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