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BG14 XEY

2014 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 XEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,079 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 124,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 124,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 May 2024 117,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 103,434 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 90,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,446 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,432 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged advise replace glass & mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,737 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BG14 XEY is a 2014 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG14 XEY, 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 BG14 XEY registered?

BG14 XEY is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is BG14 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG14 XEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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