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Y8 JML

2018 BMW 520

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JML
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 93,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,235 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,734 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,837 miles

TWO WELD REPAIRS ON NSR WHEEL RIM

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,714 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,600 miles

condensation in nearside head lamp but beam pattern still visable

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,519 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacing now (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,136 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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Y8 JML is a 2018 BMW 520 in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y8 JML, 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.

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What year was Y8 JML registered?

Y8 JML is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2018.

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