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A23 BJN

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,449 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,985 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 42,645 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a temporary repair

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,265 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 34,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,711 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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A23 BJN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A23 BJN, 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 A23 BJN registered?

A23 BJN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is A23 BJN safe to buy?

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