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521 FN

2014 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration521 FN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 145,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 134,123 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 123,615 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022 113,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 106,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 63,406 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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521 FN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 71,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 521 FN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 521 FN?

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What year was 521 FN registered?

521 FN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is 521 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 521 FN 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 521 FN have outstanding finance?

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