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AO63 WVM

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 WVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 160,898 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 156,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 147,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 142,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 142,412 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,803 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AO63 WVM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO63 WVM, 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 AO63 WVM registered?

AO63 WVM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2014.

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