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A15 JOV

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,590 mi
Last recorded178,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 178,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,128 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2024 142,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,995 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts to the inner shoulder

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

Wiper blades smear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear upper face of (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,723 miles

full under trays fitted

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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A15 JOV is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A15 JOV, 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 A15 JOV registered?

A15 JOV is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is A15 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 JOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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