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BD12 MAX

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 MAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 97,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 77,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 67,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 66,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,284 miles

Nearside Front reaction arm ball joint has slight wear

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,411 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 34,411 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 22,159 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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BD12 MAX is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 MAX, 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 BD12 MAX registered?

BD12 MAX is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is BD12 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 MAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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