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M800 SKR

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

178,820 mi
Last recorded178,820 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 SKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 178,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,616 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,778 miles

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 30 Aug 2024 132,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,478 miles

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 18 Aug 2023 86,663 miles

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 21 Oct 2022 98,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,897 miles

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 16 Sep 2021 110,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2020 54,462 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 x each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 245/40 19 RUNFLATS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,871 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 29,885 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected chip/crack bigger than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 58,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,327 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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M800 SKR is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 M800 SKR, 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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M800 SKR is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2014.

Is M800 SKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 SKR shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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