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BA08 ZGA

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 140,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 138,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 136,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,259 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 128,259 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 120,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,529 miles

Front pad sensor damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,905 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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BA08 ZGA is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BA08 ZGA, 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

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What year was BA08 ZGA registered?

BA08 ZGA is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2014.

Is BA08 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA08 ZGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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