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M90 MYB

2018 BMW 520

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,840 mi
Last recorded83,840 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 83,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip o/s centre wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s/f wipers leave light marks after wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut inner side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake / pad noise when wheel rotated.. pads like new and not binding

Pass 14 May 2025 80,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 80,084 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread braking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread braking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,671 miles

Front brakes worn

Rear brakes worn

Rear tyres starting to wear 3mm at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M90 MYB is a 2018 BMW 520 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M90 MYB, 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 M90 MYB registered?

M90 MYB is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is M90 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 MYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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