2014 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · JO08 BHO
2014 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 166,499 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO08 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 166,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO08 BHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 520 (JO08 BHO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
JO08 BHO Mileage History
- 10/01/2024158,754 mi
- 10/01/2024158,754 mi
- 14/01/2025165,942 mi+7,188 mi
- 13/01/2026166,477 mi+535 mi
- 15/01/2026166,499 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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