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AV14 LGC

2014 BMW 520

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,515 mi
Last recorded136,515 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 LGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 136,515 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear anti roll bars have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres have signs of cracking 225/55R17 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 3 May 2025 133,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 195,227 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 195,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 171,072 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 5 Apr 2022 171,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,636 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 19 Mar 2021 147,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED DUE TO DOG MAT INSTALLED

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished and shock absorber shaft has slight damage

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,227 miles

(all brake discs slightly corroded)

(engine covers fitted)

(undertrays fitted)

Nearside Rear (shock absorber bump stop perished)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,779 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LGC is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LGC, 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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AV14 LGC is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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