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AP14 VSJ

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,365 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 275 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake pipe swollen

Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,526 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,379 miles

tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 28,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

AP14 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AP14 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 VSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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