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AE64 FCO

2014 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 FCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 95,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,236 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size - 275 40 R18 run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge and almost through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Tyre size (rear) - 275 40 ZR18 99Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 60-70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,144 miles

emissions to clean to gain reading

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,336 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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AE64 FCO is a 2014 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE64 FCO, 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

How do I check the history of AE64 FCO?

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What year was AE64 FCO registered?

AE64 FCO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2014.

Is AE64 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE64 FCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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