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AP14 NUE

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,752 mi
Last recorded163,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 NUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,752 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 163,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 145,629 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 145,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 129,954 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 111,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 106,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,279 miles

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 NUE is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue 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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

AP14 NUE is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2014.

Is AP14 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 NUE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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