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B432 AAE

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB432 AAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 115,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 101,282 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2024 85,075 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 85,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,450 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 67,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under panels covering testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,885 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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B432 AAE is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B432 AAE, 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 B432 AAE registered?

B432 AAE is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is B432 AAE safe to buy?

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