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BX64 ZHU

2014 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX64 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,565 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 20,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,843 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 18,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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BX64 ZHU is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BX64 ZHU, 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 BX64 ZHU registered?

BX64 ZHU is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is BX64 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX64 ZHU 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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