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A21 RTO

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 110,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,818 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 98,748 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault dash, red light (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 86,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 86,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,885 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 73,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

chip in front window screen

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,290 miles

engine/sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,490 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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A21 RTO 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 66.7%.

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 A21 RTO, 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 A21 RTO registered?

A21 RTO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is A21 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 RTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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