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AP14 GHK

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 GHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,066 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 100,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,361 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 27 Jun 2018 40,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on 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 GHK 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 83.3%.

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 AP14 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

AP14 GHK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is AP14 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 GHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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