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AO14 ZVW

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,046 mi
Last recorded120,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 120,046 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 111,915 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 106,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 100,694 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,314 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,933 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 65,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZVW is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 AO14 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

AO14 ZVW is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2014.

Is AO14 ZVW safe to buy?

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