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76 Y

2018 BMW 520

Red Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2027
Tests39 (36 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,225 mi
Last recorded22,225 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

36 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 22,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2026 14,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 14,951 miles
Pass 1 May 2026 19,684 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 16,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 14,920 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 16,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 9,787 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,442 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 15,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 14,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 14,920 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 52,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 10,498 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 10,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 7,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,539 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 14,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 44,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 44,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 12,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,101 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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76 Y is a 2018 BMW 520 in Red with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 76 Y, 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 8 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 76 Y registered?

76 Y is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is 76 Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 Y shows 39 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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