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B15 BAP

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 75,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 73,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 73,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 70,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 66,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,545 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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B15 BAP is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey 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 B15 BAP, 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 B15 BAP registered?

B15 BAP is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is B15 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 BAP 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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