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ER11 BJR

2018 BMW 520

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER11 BJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 May 2026 103,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,719 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low, offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,315 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,805 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,420 miles

engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2020 50,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,293 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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ER11 BJR is a 2018 BMW 520 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ER11 BJR, 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 ER11 BJR registered?

ER11 BJR is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2018.

Is ER11 BJR safe to buy?

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