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AK64 DVB

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,483 mi
Last recorded146,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 DVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 146,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 141,182 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 140,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2024 132,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,172 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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AK64 DVB is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK64 DVB, 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.

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What year was AK64 DVB registered?

AK64 DVB is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2014.

Is AK64 DVB safe to buy?

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