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A4 XBL

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 175,546 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 153,771 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 135,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 118,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,802 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 49,370 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,357 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,694 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A4 XBL 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 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 A4 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 XBL registered?

A4 XBL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is A4 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XBL 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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