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AP14 JYY

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 JYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,917 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

os headlight has condensation inside but pattern ok

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,306 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,672 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 60,703 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 52,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,626 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

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 JYY is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver 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 JYY, 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 AP14 JYY registered?

AP14 JYY is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is AP14 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 JYY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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