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YM18 GKP

2018 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 GKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 98,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,232 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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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YM18 GKP is a 2018 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM18 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM18 GKP registered?

YM18 GKP is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YM18 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 GKP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM18 GKP have outstanding finance?

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