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118D988

2019 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,483 mi
Last recorded49,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118D988
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,996 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 44,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 39,557 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,316 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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118D988 is a 2019 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 43,279 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 118D988, 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 7 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 118D988 registered?

118D988 is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2019.

Is 118D988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 118D988 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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