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A24 FSM

2014 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 FSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,904 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,341 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,401 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine tray fitted front to rear

rear brakes slight fluctuating

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,076 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,454 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 25,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,483 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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A24 FSM is a 2014 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 A24 FSM, 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 12 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A24 FSM?

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What year was A24 FSM registered?

A24 FSM is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is A24 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 FSM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A24 FSM have outstanding finance?

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