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AE18 ZFB

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 ZFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 103,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,524 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,684 miles

Undertrays fitted front and rear restricting view of steering and suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2024 80,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted front and rear restricting view of steering and suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,948 miles

Windscreen damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,678 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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AE18 ZFB 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 AE18 ZFB, 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 AE18 ZFB registered?

AE18 ZFB is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is AE18 ZFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 ZFB 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.

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