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AP14 HCX

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,771 mi
Last recorded156,771 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 HCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,771 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 76,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,846 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 66,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,807 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,920 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

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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AP14 HCX is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP14 HCX, 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 AP14 HCX registered?

AP14 HCX is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is AP14 HCX safe to buy?

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