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AE14 XVO

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 127,645 miles

Headlight vertical aim control failure displayed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge and pressure is low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 127,606 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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlight vertical aim control failure displayed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge and pressure is low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit(not affecting output or beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,319 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front condensation inside light unit

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,441 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 116,427 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,694 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

engine oil level low

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 245/45R18RFT (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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AE14 XVO is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

AE14 XVO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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