2014 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · P16 SAL
2014 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 54,319 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P16 SAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 54,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P16 SAL 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 (P16 SAL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P16 SAL Mileage History
- 01/09/202330,924 mi
- 01/09/202330,925 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202439,869 mi+8,944 mi
- 29/08/202546,602 mi+6,733 mi
- 28/08/202654,319 mi+7,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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