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A15 HDN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,793 mi
Last recorded92,793 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,177 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 3 Oct 2022 71,177 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,417 miles

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

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

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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A15 HDN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A15 HDN, 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 A15 HDN registered?

A15 HDN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2018.

Is A15 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 HDN shows 6 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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