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LGZ 3494

2018 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 3494
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,221 miles

Front O/S & N/S washer jets have low pressure, but central jet provides adequate washer fluid to screen.

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 79,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Repeater in mirror unit doesn't work. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front O/S & N/S washer jets have low pressure, but central jet provides adequate washer fluid to screen.

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 72,813 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,142 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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LGZ 3494 is a 2018 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGZ 3494, 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 LGZ 3494 registered?

LGZ 3494 is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is LGZ 3494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGZ 3494 shows 6 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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