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AY64 USB

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 USB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 102,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 92,161 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 92,160 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 82,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 72,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,123 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,919 miles

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,354 miles

all brake pads are getting low

headlamp washers require attention

Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,348 miles

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

all brake pads are getting low

headlamp washers require attention

tpms light on

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,864 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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AY64 USB is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY64 USB, 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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AY64 USB is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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