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JAN 933R

2018 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,933 mi
Last recorded71,933 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 933R
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,933 miles

Small lump in offside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 30 Dec 2024 148,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 62,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,697 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 27,695 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

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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JAN 933R is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JAN 933R, 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 JAN 933R registered?

JAN 933R is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is JAN 933R safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAN 933R shows 14 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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