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CA11 AFZ

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,368 mi
Last recorded209,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 209,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 191,316 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 191,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 184,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 174,047 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 174,047 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 167,095 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 167,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear of the two arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 165,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 155,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 155,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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CA11 AFZ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA11 AFZ, 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

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What year was CA11 AFZ registered?

CA11 AFZ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 2014.

Is CA11 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA11 AFZ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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