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PL03 LAL

2014 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,363 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 131,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 121,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

brake pad service message on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2025 106,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 101,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,504 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,114 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,785 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,785 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,709 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2017 33,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,719 miles

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

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)

Offside reap pads aprox 70% worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,003 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PL03 LAL is a 2014 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 PL03 LAL, 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 PL03 LAL registered?

PL03 LAL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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