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8901 UR

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,351 mi
Last recorded52,351 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8901 UR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 52,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 43,324 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 36,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,586 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 30,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,662 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 24,229 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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8901 UR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8901 UR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8901 UR?

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What year was 8901 UR registered?

8901 UR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is 8901 UR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8901 UR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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