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AL12 TKO

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,397 mi
Last recorded190,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 TKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 190,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 178,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 127,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,381 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LIMIT

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 69,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,510 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,746 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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AL12 TKO is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 AL12 TKO, 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 AL12 TKO registered?

AL12 TKO is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is AL12 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 TKO 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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