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GJ18 EPY

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 EPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped & heavy corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 75,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped & heavy corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge lightly feathered

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge lightly feathered

Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre light feathering on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre light feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GJ18 EPY is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ18 EPY, 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 GJ18 EPY registered?

GJ18 EPY is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is GJ18 EPY safe to buy?

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