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AAR 1V

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAR 1V
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 112,171 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 107,795 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 107,795 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 105,210 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 105,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noisey brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some items

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (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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AAR 1V 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 72.7%.

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 AAR 1V, 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 AAR 1V registered?

AAR 1V is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is AAR 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAR 1V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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