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J14 VVV

2018 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 VVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 69,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,273 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,771 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,893 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

differential mounting bush deteriorated

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,373 miles

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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J14 VVV is a 2018 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J14 VVV, 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 8 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J14 VVV registered?

J14 VVV is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is J14 VVV safe to buy?

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