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283 JAC

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration283 JAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s /f tyres wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,473 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s /f tyres wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top of plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,389 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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283 JAC is a 2014 BMW 520 in White 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 283 JAC, 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 283 JAC registered?

283 JAC is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is 283 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 283 JAC 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.

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