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RO18 XPV

2018 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 XPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,357 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2025 54,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 47,040 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 47,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 36,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm deep cuts in tread advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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RO18 XPV is a 2018 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RO18 XPV, 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

How do I check the history of RO18 XPV?

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What year was RO18 XPV registered?

RO18 XPV is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is RO18 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 XPV 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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