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BD64 DHV

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,024 mi
Last recorded183,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD64 DHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 183,024 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox. 2,5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox. 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 164,213 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slight damage, no signs of exhaust leak.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,618 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,687 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BD64 DHV is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD64 DHV, 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 BD64 DHV registered?

BD64 DHV is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is BD64 DHV safe to buy?

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