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AY14 HKL

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,768 mi
Last recorded172,768 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 HKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 172,768 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,387 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Fail 23 Mar 2022 104,976 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,791 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,822 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,706 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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AY14 HKL is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY14 HKL, 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 AY14 HKL registered?

AY14 HKL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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