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AR02 MTR

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 MTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front pad wear wire damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes to both nsr and osr positions, rearward at hose, swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, blades cleaned - blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling / corrosion at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, cracking and some outer sidewall scrubbing, nail in centre tread area also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thorns in inner sidewall and shoulder area

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling / corrosion at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in inner shoulder area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rearward propshaft "doughnut" perishing/cracking/splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside inspection is limited due to covers

Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The outer wall on this tyre is "SCUFFED". (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,220 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,820 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not posssible

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,138 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AR02 MTR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR02 MTR, 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 AR02 MTR registered?

AR02 MTR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2014.

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