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BJ14 LKU

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 LKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs; scored/corroded (inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres; on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,618 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. wearing thin on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 40,637 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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BJ14 LKU is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BJ14 LKU, 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 BJ14 LKU registered?

BJ14 LKU is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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