CarVerify

Free Car Check

B15 PAE

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 85,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 83,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 81,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 80,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,029 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre in poor condition with tread starting to break up on outer shoulder of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B15 PAE is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B15 PAE, 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 B15 PAE?

You can check the full history of B15 PAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B15 PAE registered?

B15 PAE is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is B15 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 PAE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B15 PAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B15 PAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.