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AE14 XMG

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,814 mi
Last recorded198,814 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 198,814 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front shocker mounting bush in the lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp has condensation inside the lens, but light output/beam pattern is not currently adversely affected.

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front shocker mounting bush in the lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 198,810 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front shocker mounting bush in the lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp has condensation inside the lens, but light output/beam pattern is not currently adversely affected.

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front shocker mounting bush in the lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 178,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 178,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 160,306 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 160,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 140,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 140,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 109,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,284 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 81,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,060 miles

Headlamp conversion stickers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,192 miles

Slight front and rear brake disc corrosion.

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 XMG is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

AE14 XMG is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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