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AU14 YPM

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 YPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 106,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,091 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 86,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 74,986 miles

small chips in screen

Fail 2 May 2022 74,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,157 miles

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,526 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

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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AU14 YPM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU14 YPM, 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 AU14 YPM registered?

AU14 YPM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is AU14 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 YPM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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