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AL12 UTT

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 UTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,096 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 67,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,149 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 56,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray and under side covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,484 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 47,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 40,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,277 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 UTT is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AL12 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

AL12 UTT is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2014.

Is AL12 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 UTT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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