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AX18 FJY

2018 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,549 mi
Last recorded72,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 FJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

body covers fitted obscuring covers

Pass 3 Jan 2023 37,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,068 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 29,068 miles

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

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

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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AX18 FJY is a 2018 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX18 FJY, 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 AX18 FJY registered?

AX18 FJY is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AX18 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 FJY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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