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BD14 OUL

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,713 mi
Last recorded172,713 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 OUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 172,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,906 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 150,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edges cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 133,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 132,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,682 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,931 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,030 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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BD14 OUL is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BD14 OUL, 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 BD14 OUL registered?

BD14 OUL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is BD14 OUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 OUL 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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