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BT14 YWM

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,452 mi
Last recorded166,452 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 YWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 161,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,094 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release stiff but still operates

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,149 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 76,539 miles

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Fail 31 May 2019 76,539 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2018 61,450 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,715 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Front stone cuts tyre treads

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,382 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

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 YWM is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

BT14 YWM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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The MOT history for BT14 YWM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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