MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pad/parking brake warning lamp illuminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front part (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre
Offside front tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Brake pad retainer clip (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35ZR19 93Y (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pad/parking brake warning lamp illuminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front part (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre
Offside front tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre
N/S&O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SHOWING WEAR
EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions too low to detect
exhaust downpipe deteriorated
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions too low to detect
exhaust downpipe deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F18 RRE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F18 RRE, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was F18 RRE registered?
F18 RRE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 2009.
Is F18 RRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F18 RRE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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