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DR03 RJA

2018 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 RJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 99,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,058 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,531 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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DR03 RJA 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 DR03 RJA, 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 DR03 RJA registered?

DR03 RJA is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is DR03 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR03 RJA 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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