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A12 PMD

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,064 mi
Last recorded175,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PMD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 175,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 160,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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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A12 PMD is a 2018 BMW 5 Series 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 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 PMD, 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

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What year was A12 PMD registered?

A12 PMD is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is A12 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PMD 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 A12 PMD have outstanding finance?

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