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SN18 UWW

2018 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,587 mi
Last recorded45,587 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 UWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 19,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,929 miles

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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SN18 UWW is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SN18 UWW, 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 SN18 UWW?

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What year was SN18 UWW registered?

SN18 UWW is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is SN18 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 UWW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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