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A12 HXR

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 143,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 135,439 miles

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,034 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 71,701 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,110 miles

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 1 Mar 2019 33,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 19,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A12 HXR is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 HXR, 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 A12 HXR registered?

A12 HXR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is A12 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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