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AV14 GZK

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 GZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 98,580 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 66,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,293 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,386 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge , tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,198 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished , cut to sidewall

O/S/F tyre tread perished

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 GZK is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZK, 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 AV14 GZK registered?

AV14 GZK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is AV14 GZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV14 GZK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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