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BF14 KVR

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 KVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 117,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 93,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 76,828 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 76,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,379 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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BF14 KVR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BF14 KVR, 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 BF14 KVR registered?

BF14 KVR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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