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SU12 ENB

2021 BMW 518

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,066 mi
Last recorded28,066 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU12 ENB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,066 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))

Fail 21 May 2026 28,066 miles

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

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 27 May 2025 23,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 158,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 May 2024 19,267 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 145,479 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 145,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 145,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,956 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 101,953 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,662 miles

Front Outer Both front tyres wearing out

Fail 3 Nov 2017 66,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Both front tyres wearing out

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,421 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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SU12 ENB is a 2021 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU12 ENB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SU12 ENB registered?

SU12 ENB is a 2021 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 2021.

Is SU12 ENB safe to buy?

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