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CB61 DAD

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB61 DAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 136,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside headlamp compensated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 136,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front drl not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights are condensated

Pass 19 Oct 2024 127,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 96,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,299 miles

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

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

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

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

advise tracking when new tyres fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,446 miles

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2017 57,665 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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CB61 DAD is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CB61 DAD, 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 CB61 DAD registered?

CB61 DAD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2014.

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