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A8 YJD

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 139,478 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,744 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 126,735 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2021 75,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,795 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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A8 YJD is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

A8 YJD is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is A8 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YJD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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