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BT14 YXK

2014 BMW 520

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,644 mi
Last recorded81,644 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 YXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp heavily condensated on inside, still operational. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 67,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,594 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,671 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/f outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,850 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers do not clear windscreen effectively (smearing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,747 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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BT14 YXK is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BT14 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

BT14 YXK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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