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LJ68 RSU

2018 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 RSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 45,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 45,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 40,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,827 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2022 27,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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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LJ68 RSU is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ68 RSU, 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 LJ68 RSU registered?

LJ68 RSU is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is LJ68 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ68 RSU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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