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BP14 FFK

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,687 mi
Last recorded101,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP14 FFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 101,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 87,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,347 miles

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,329 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BP14 FFK is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP14 FFK, 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 BP14 FFK registered?

BP14 FFK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is BP14 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP14 FFK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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