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BD63 UBR

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 UBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,529 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,871 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2023 100,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

offside front tyre tread worn close to wear bars on edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,764 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 90,763 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,947 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))

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 2.0mm (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BD63 UBR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 BD63 UBR, 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 BD63 UBR registered?

BD63 UBR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 2014.

Is BD63 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 UBR 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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