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C22 GLA

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 GLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wet test

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,477 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,443 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,504 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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C22 GLA 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 C22 GLA, 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 C22 GLA registered?

C22 GLA is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is C22 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 GLA 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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