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AY14 VLW

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

275,196 mi
Last recorded275,196 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 275,196 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 255,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 240,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 230,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 224,599 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 214,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 213,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 204,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 189,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 174,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 166,430 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 138,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 119,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 101,313 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear offside rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,108 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 VLW is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLW, 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

How do I check the history of AY14 VLW?

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What year was AY14 VLW registered?

AY14 VLW is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is AY14 VLW safe to buy?

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