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AP14 BOF

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 BOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,804 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 133,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (WESTLAKE) (275/35ZR19 100W) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 118,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 92,677 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,084 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 64,399 miles

Rear prop shaft coupling starting to split

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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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AP14 BOF is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP14 BOF, 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 AP14 BOF registered?

AP14 BOF is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is AP14 BOF safe to buy?

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