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C22 MLK

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 134,682 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 20 Nov 2024 118,594 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 118,588 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,272 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,224 miles

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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 MLK is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLK, 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 C22 MLK registered?

C22 MLK is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is C22 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 MLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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