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BJ64 BDF

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 BDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Drl not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2026 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drl not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2025 123,723 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,120 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 29 Jul 2019 70,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,429 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 57,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 37,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 29,216 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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BJ64 BDF is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ64 BDF, 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 BJ64 BDF registered?

BJ64 BDF is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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The MOT history for BJ64 BDF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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