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A23 DET

2018 BMW 5 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,010 mi
Last recorded57,010 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 57,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 18,678 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 DET is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 A23 DET, 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 DET registered?

A23 DET is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is A23 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 DET 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.

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