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B14 NAW

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NAW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf,osr,nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 131,139 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf,osr,nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,434 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower downward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,384 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 47,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,171 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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B14 NAW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 B14 NAW, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B14 NAW registered?

B14 NAW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is B14 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 NAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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