2014 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MA14 XOL
2014 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 152,297 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MA14 XOL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 152,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA14 XOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 520 (MA14 XOL) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MA14 XOL Mileage History
- 28/09/2022137,742 mi
- 28/09/2023152,296 mi+14,554 mi
- 29/09/2023152,297 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14,524 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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