2014 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RF14 FTP
2014 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 76,543 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF14 FTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 76,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF14 FTP 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 (RF14 FTP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF14 FTP Mileage History
- 27/07/202359,632 mi
- 27/06/202465,442 mi+5,810 mi
- 29/06/202465,446 mi+4 mi
- 25/06/202571,449 mi+6,003 mi
- 02/07/202676,543 mi+5,094 mi
Average of roughly 5,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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