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JA09 AKA

2018 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,555 mi
Last recorded27,555 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA09 AKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 27,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 24,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,650 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 21,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,275 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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JA09 AKA is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JA09 AKA, 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 JA09 AKA registered?

JA09 AKA is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is JA09 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA09 AKA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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