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A24 CTC

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 CTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 70,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 59,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,647 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,885 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 CTC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 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 CTC, 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 13 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 CTC?

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What year was A24 CTC registered?

A24 CTC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A24 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 CTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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