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M3 LTY

2018 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,674 miles

Tpms light, possible underinflated tyre

Undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,930 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 52,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in the outer edge of the tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,017 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,525 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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M3 LTY 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M3 LTY, 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 M3 LTY registered?

M3 LTY is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is M3 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LTY shows 6 tests 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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