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AY14 VKM

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,149 mi
Last recorded143,149 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 143,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 136,584 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 136,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

cant see front inner pad

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 118,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,391 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,206 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,263 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 VKM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

AY14 VKM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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