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EO18 OVN

2018 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO18 OVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,974 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,864 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,283 miles

Emissions too clean for reading

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,077 miles

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

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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EO18 OVN 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 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 EO18 OVN, 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

How do I check the history of EO18 OVN?

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What year was EO18 OVN registered?

EO18 OVN is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is EO18 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO18 OVN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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