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AA14 BRA

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA14 BRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 91,381 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 89,971 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 88,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 83,781 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,351 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AA14 BRA is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 AA14 BRA, 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 AA14 BRA registered?

AA14 BRA is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is AA14 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA14 BRA 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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