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AE14 RTZ

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,242 mi
Last recorded154,242 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 RTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 149,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,190 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

oil staining on n/s/r shocker

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

front inner brake pads appear low

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

oil staining on n/s/r shocker

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,945 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 127,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,074 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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AE14 RTZ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AE14 RTZ, 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 AE14 RTZ registered?

AE14 RTZ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is AE14 RTZ safe to buy?

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