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BJ14 MXS

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,212 mi
Last recorded178,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 MXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 178,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 152,865 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Differential Bush's Deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2024 136,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 128,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 119,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 105,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,873 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,272 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2018 77,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,585 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,477 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 26,475 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

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 MXS is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ14 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

BJ14 MXS is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is BJ14 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ14 MXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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