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A8 KXG

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,587 mi
Last recorded120,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,587 miles

All windows tinted including windscreen but not affecting the view.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 120,385 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All windows tinted including windscreen but not affecting the view.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer, also has a nail in. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer, also has a nail in. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,893 miles

advise front and rear plates - suspect lettering coloured in with marker pen that is beginning to rub off.

rear diff bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,068 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,367 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,207 miles

front pads worn low

rear pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,628 miles

front pads worn

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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A8 KXG is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 KXG, 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 A8 KXG registered?

A8 KXG is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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