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A1 MFP

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,214 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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A1 MFP is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 MFP, 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 A1 MFP registered?

A1 MFP is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is A1 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 MFP shows 7 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.

Does A1 MFP have outstanding finance?

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