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BA64 BOS

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,798 mi
Last recorded78,798 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA64 BOS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,338 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,631 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 65,631 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,990 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 35,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,571 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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BA64 BOS is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BA64 BOS, 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 BA64 BOS registered?

BA64 BOS is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2014.

Is BA64 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA64 BOS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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