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AA14 SKY

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA14 SKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 125,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 122,475 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlight condensated

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,505 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 117,503 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,572 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 71,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working water leaking by bonnet (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,238 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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AA14 SKY is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKY, 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 AA14 SKY registered?

AA14 SKY is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is AA14 SKY safe to buy?

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