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HT18 VLM

2018 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,983 mi
Last recorded34,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 VLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 28,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 22,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 11,090 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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HT18 VLM is a 2018 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HT18 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

HT18 VLM is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is HT18 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT18 VLM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HT18 VLM have outstanding finance?

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