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AV14 FDZ

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,068 mi
Last recorded182,068 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 182,068 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 182,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 173,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 168,553 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2022 166,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,564 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 148,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 124,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,538 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,698 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,185 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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AV14 FDZ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV14 FDZ, 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 AV14 FDZ registered?

AV14 FDZ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2014.

Is AV14 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV14 FDZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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