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AP14 JZM

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,580 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 20 Nov 2025 98,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,049 miles

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

emmissons printer fault passed

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2024 97,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emmissons printer fault passed

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,786 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,349 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre tread heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges .

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,708 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,031 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r tyre tread starting to get close to legal limit.

Rear prop shaft doughnut starting to split.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r tyre tread starting to get close to legal limit.

Rear prop shaft doughnut starting to split.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,960 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,076 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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AP14 JZM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

AP14 JZM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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