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VSU 102

2020 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,020 mi
Last recorded36,020 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 102
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,746 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 103,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 22,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 81,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,823 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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VSU 102 is a 2020 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VSU 102, 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 6 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSU 102 registered?

VSU 102 is a 2020 BMW 518, first registered on 29 December 2020.

Is VSU 102 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 102 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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