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8 NMK

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 NMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 140,946 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted now allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,715 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folloded cant check adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,777 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 121,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 105,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,804 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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8 NMK 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 8 NMK, 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 8 NMK registered?

8 NMK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is 8 NMK safe to buy?

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