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225 BXD

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 BXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 36,728 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,679 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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225 BXD 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 90%.

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 225 BXD, 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 225 BXD?

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What year was 225 BXD registered?

225 BXD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is 225 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 BXD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 225 BXD have outstanding finance?

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