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B22 LJE

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 LJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone damage to lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone damage to lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,085 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 71,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 62,047 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,637 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,572 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,973 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,426 miles

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,336 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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B22 LJE is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B22 LJE, 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 B22 LJE registered?

B22 LJE is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is B22 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 LJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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