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BD63 WTM

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 WTM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 135,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,858 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 125,858 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,475 miles

covers fitted

sill covers fitted

suspension covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,436 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,436 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,724 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,277 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,718 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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BD63 WTM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTM, 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 BD63 WTM registered?

BD63 WTM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is BD63 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 WTM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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