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AE14 ZPV

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

273,648 mi
Last recorded273,648 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 273,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 250,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage , no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 228,070 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc backing dust plate insecure/loose

Fail 7 Jun 2024 228,070 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc backing dust plate insecure/loose

Pass 23 Feb 2023 191,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,824 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 717,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,588 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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 ZPV is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE14 ZPV registered?

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

Is AE14 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 ZPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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