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BAZ 7862

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7862
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 163,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 152,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 147,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 135,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,543 miles

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,063 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,060 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BAZ 7862 is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 BAZ 7862, 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 BAZ 7862 registered?

BAZ 7862 is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is BAZ 7862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 7862 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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