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S88 BRU

2018 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,008 mi
Last recorded113,008 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 BRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 113,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2025 106,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,578 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 95,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,023 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 84,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,517 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres balding edges

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,006 miles

slight wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,763 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S88 BRU is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S88 BRU, 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 S88 BRU registered?

S88 BRU is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is S88 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 BRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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