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AO06 MAY

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 MAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,401 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 78,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,393 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,042 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 59,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,010 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 40,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 33,502 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 28 Aug 2017 33,384 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,180 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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AO06 MAY is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO06 MAY, 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 AO06 MAY?

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What year was AO06 MAY registered?

AO06 MAY is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is AO06 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 MAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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