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SN18 ZFY

2018 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,376 mi
Last recorded49,376 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 ZFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 49,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 24,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 14,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (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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SN18 ZFY is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN18 ZFY, 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 SN18 ZFY registered?

SN18 ZFY is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is SN18 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 ZFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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