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AYO 7G

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 7G
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 87,425 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,416 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to the surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 70,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 70,619 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,541 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 61,541 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,611 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,743 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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AYO 7G is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AYO 7G, 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 AYO 7G registered?

AYO 7G is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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