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BJ14 MXM

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,507 mi
Last recorded102,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 MXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 102,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 88,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,013 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,797 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 70,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,295 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,837 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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BJ14 MXM is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ14 MXM, 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 BJ14 MXM registered?

BJ14 MXM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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