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A28 HED

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 HED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,166 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 49,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management sign on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 41,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,418 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2023 36,418 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 26,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,532 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

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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A28 HED is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A28 HED, 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 A28 HED registered?

A28 HED is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is A28 HED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 HED shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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