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A9 XBU

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,757 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,381 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,349 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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A9 XBU 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 81.8%.

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 A9 XBU, 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 A9 XBU registered?

A9 XBU is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is A9 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 XBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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