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A520 BMW

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 75,998 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 71,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 70,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,135 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A520 BMW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A520 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A520 BMW registered?

A520 BMW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is A520 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A520 BMW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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