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BT14 EYF

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 EYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,770 miles

both front lower arm ball joints have play

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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BT14 EYF is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 BT14 EYF, 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 BT14 EYF registered?

BT14 EYF is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is BT14 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT14 EYF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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