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C20 FDS

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 FDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 76,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,322 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 57,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 19,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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C20 FDS is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black 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 C20 FDS, 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 C20 FDS?

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What year was C20 FDS registered?

C20 FDS is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is C20 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 FDS 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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