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BD64 LCE

2014 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,481 mi
Last recorded81,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD64 LCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,536 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively strong advise splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 69,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively strong advise splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,868 miles

front discs lipped /PADS NEW

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,292 miles

rear tyres on 3mm 245/45/18 y R/F

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner shoulder slight tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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BD64 LCE is a 2014 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCE, 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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BD64 LCE is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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