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BP63 RFX

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,551 mi
Last recorded193,551 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP63 RFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 193,551 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 192,884 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 192,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 191,211 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2018 189,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 143,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,429 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 120,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BP63 RFX is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP63 RFX, 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 BP63 RFX registered?

BP63 RFX is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 2014.

Is BP63 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP63 RFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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