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R11 XDS

2018 BMW 520

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 XDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,144 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 73,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 127,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 68,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,010 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R11 XDS is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R11 XDS, 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.

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What year was R11 XDS registered?

R11 XDS is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is R11 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 XDS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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