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BJ64 EVN

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,737 mi
Last recorded184,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 EVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 184,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 167,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 150,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 150,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 145,636 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 145,636 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 114,001 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 83,693 miles

Front tyres worn uneven low outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD BENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ONLY JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST 1.6MM IN CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

front discs worn

Pass 3 May 2018 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 35,148 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 EVN is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVN, 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 BJ64 EVN registered?

BJ64 EVN is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2014.

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