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BJ14 NTU

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,170 mi
Last recorded161,170 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 NTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 161,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,081 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 125,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 106,103 miles

Both front tyres slight wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,964 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NTU is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NTU, 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 BJ14 NTU registered?

BJ14 NTU is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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