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HT18 FEX

2018 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 FEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,541 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 55,834 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 25,233 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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HT18 FEX is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT18 FEX, 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 HT18 FEX registered?

HT18 FEX is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is HT18 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT18 FEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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