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BJ64 MLO

2014 BMW 520

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 MLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 140,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 134,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 195,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,306 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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,286 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 13 Sep 2017 51,368 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 MLO is a 2014 BMW 520 in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

BJ64 MLO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2014.

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