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AO14 AHZ

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,555 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,149 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,745 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,077 miles

Bonnet/hood awkward to open.

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

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 114,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade completely split and smearing drivers view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet/hood awkward to open.

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

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2017 54,765 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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AO14 AHZ 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 75%.

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 AO14 AHZ, 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 AO14 AHZ registered?

AO14 AHZ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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