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AA11 ABA

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA11 ABA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush within arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush within arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Undertrays and cover fitted covering some components

Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,094 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,831 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,496 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,220 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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AA11 ABA is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AA11 ABA, 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 AA11 ABA registered?

AA11 ABA is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is AA11 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA11 ABA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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