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AO14 KKW

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,097 mi
Last recorded150,097 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,693 miles

small chip in o/s windscreen

smoke reading too low to register + could not rev more than 4000rpm

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,173 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger (3.1 (a) (ii))

blip test for smoke test not detected reading too low to register

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,294 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 83,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,442 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,370 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 KKW 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 KKW, 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 AO14 KKW registered?

AO14 KKW is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AO14 KKW safe to buy?

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