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AJM 243A

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 243A
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 16 Mar 2026 108,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,604 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,132 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 39,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,522 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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AJM 243A is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJM 243A, 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

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What year was AJM 243A registered?

AJM 243A is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is AJM 243A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 243A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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