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YJI 494

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 494
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2025 130,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 130,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,417 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts - both reaching cords - 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,297 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 103,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,838 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Fold down

Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,696 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Fold down

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 245/40/19 98Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/19 98Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,936 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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YJI 494 is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJI 494, 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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YJI 494 is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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