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AK14 RZB

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 RZB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 97,770 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,833 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 92,830 miles

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

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 Apr 2022 87,116 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft rubber do-nut slightly perish splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters & numbers starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,486 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 72,215 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 26 May 2018 59,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 6 May 2017 44,685 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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AK14 RZB is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK14 RZB, 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 AK14 RZB registered?

AK14 RZB is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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