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BA11 SYY

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 SYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 110,598 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,926 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,939 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,238 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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BA11 SYY is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA11 SYY, 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 BA11 SYY registered?

BA11 SYY is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is BA11 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA11 SYY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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