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AE14 YCM

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 YCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2025 109,123 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2024 96,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 85,057 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 75,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 67,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,705 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 YCM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE14 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

AE14 YCM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is AE14 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 YCM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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