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RR51 MSR

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR51 MSR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 47,903 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 47,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted on inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted on inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 36,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,949 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,123 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 43,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front and rear tyre wearing on edges

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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RR51 MSR is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RR51 MSR, 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 RR51 MSR registered?

RR51 MSR is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is RR51 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RR51 MSR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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