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AE18 ZFN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 41,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 36,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,764 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 31,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished on outer shoulder/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,836 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens broken to the side but emitted light unaffected and bumper slightly loose

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 ZFN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

AE18 ZFN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 ZFN 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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