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BF14 VLD

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

offside front tyre wearing on edges 225/55/17

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,479 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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 VLD is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLD, 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 BF14 VLD registered?

BF14 VLD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is BF14 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF14 VLD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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