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BA59 LET

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA59 LET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 141,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 135,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 134,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 205,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 188,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2020 163,859 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 163,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,342 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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BA59 LET is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BA59 LET, 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

How do I check the history of BA59 LET?

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What year was BA59 LET registered?

BA59 LET is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is BA59 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA59 LET shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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