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HV18 FFB

2018 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,554 mi
Last recorded71,554 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 FFB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,554 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer cv gaiters in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,059 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,665 miles

all brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

washers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2022 41,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all brakes near limit

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

washers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,905 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

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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HV18 FFB is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV18 FFB, 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.

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What year was HV18 FFB registered?

HV18 FFB is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is HV18 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV18 FFB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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