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A10 MHV

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,004 mi
Last recorded174,004 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 174,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 174,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 166,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 158,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 150,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 126,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,962 miles

No Diesel Emissions detected during smoke test

Pass 3 May 2017 73,781 miles

Nearside Front outer Tyre tread worn

Offside Front Noise on rotation of road wheel no roughness

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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A10 MHV is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey 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 A10 MHV, 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 A10 MHV registered?

A10 MHV is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2014.

Is A10 MHV safe to buy?

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