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239D891

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,135 mi
Last recorded55,135 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D891
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 54,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 54,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,386 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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239D891 is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 239D891, 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 239D891 registered?

239D891 is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is 239D891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 239D891 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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