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J99 MBY

2018 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 32,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 25,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 19,050 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 19,050 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 14,225 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2021 10,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,455 miles

Nearside Rear air spring in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2019 53,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,533 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,533 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,838 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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J99 MBY is a 2018 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J99 MBY, 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 J99 MBY registered?

J99 MBY is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is J99 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 MBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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