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AC04 RCO

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 RCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under guards fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle suspension components and chassis area

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.23mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 42,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,816 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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AC04 RCO is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AC04 RCO, 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 AC04 RCO registered?

AC04 RCO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is AC04 RCO safe to buy?

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