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AE52 SHA

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,130 mi
Last recorded85,130 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE !!!! 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,221 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 71,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 19,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 7,689 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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AE52 SHA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE52 SHA, 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.

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What year was AE52 SHA registered?

AE52 SHA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is AE52 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 SHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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