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AL51 NUR

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 NUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 101,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,836 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,011 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,975 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,419 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 34,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,782 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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AL51 NUR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 AL51 NUR, 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

How do I check the history of AL51 NUR?

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What year was AL51 NUR registered?

AL51 NUR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is AL51 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 NUR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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