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TJ60 HAL

2017 BMW 518

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,327 mi
Last recorded154,327 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ60 HAL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 154,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 131,015 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,185 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 133,185 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 103,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 75,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 178,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 90,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,953 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,899 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,732 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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TJ60 HAL is a 2017 BMW 518 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 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 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJ60 HAL, 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 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TJ60 HAL registered?

TJ60 HAL is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is TJ60 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJ60 HAL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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