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AM05 MCK

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,843 mi
Last recorded85,843 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 MCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,351 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 71,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,352 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 64,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 27,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,637 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

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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AM05 MCK is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AM05 MCK, 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 AM05 MCK registered?

AM05 MCK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2014.

Is AM05 MCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 MCK 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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