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AS04 JAN

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 JAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,418 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,418 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,578 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,621 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,053 miles

o/s/r tyre centre wear close to legal limit

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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AS04 JAN is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AS04 JAN, 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 AS04 JAN registered?

AS04 JAN is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is AS04 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS04 JAN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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