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AD14 HAL

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,945 mi
Last recorded173,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD14 HAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 173,945 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 172,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 156,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 132,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,455 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured wheel rim crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,695 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,550 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

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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AD14 HAL is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD14 HAL, 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 AD14 HAL registered?

AD14 HAL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is AD14 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD14 HAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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