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SO18 LTT

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 LTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,465 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre light wearing on iner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2024 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre light wearing on iner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low & bringing on pad warning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion outer face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion outer face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,684 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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SO18 LTT is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SO18 LTT, 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 SO18 LTT registered?

SO18 LTT is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is SO18 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 LTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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