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L11 XJP

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 XJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking device insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,852 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Loud clicking noise when going lock to lock on the Nearside front steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 65,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Loud clicking noise when going lock to lock on the Nearside front steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 39,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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L11 XJP is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L11 XJP, 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 L11 XJP registered?

L11 XJP is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is L11 XJP safe to buy?

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