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A23 OMR

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,129 mi
Last recorded187,129 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 OMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 187,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 182,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 173,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective O/E (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective O/E (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 153,638 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 246,874 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,661 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full vehicle undertray fitted - not allowing a full inspection

nearside front tyre sawtoothing at outer edge

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

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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A23 OMR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A23 OMR, 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 A23 OMR registered?

A23 OMR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is A23 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 OMR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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