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LJ18 DBL

2018 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 DBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,799 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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LJ18 DBL is a 2018 BMW 523 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ18 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ18 DBL registered?

LJ18 DBL is a 2018 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LJ18 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 DBL shows 1 test 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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