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B2 NWX

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 143,662 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 22 Jul 2025 129,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,453 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 108,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,006 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 90,801 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection on some components

Fail 24 Dec 2019 90,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection on some components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,257 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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B2 NWX 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 75%.

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 B2 NWX, 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 B2 NWX registered?

B2 NWX is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is B2 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 NWX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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