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FG14 NDJ

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,360 mi
Last recorded145,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 145,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,905 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,379 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,217 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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FG14 NDJ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG14 NDJ, 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 FG14 NDJ registered?

FG14 NDJ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is FG14 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG14 NDJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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