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AE68 MSY

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 MSY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 76,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,800 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 69,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 65,318 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 62,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 33,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wear, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wear, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AE68 MSY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE68 MSY, 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 AE68 MSY registered?

AE68 MSY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is AE68 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 MSY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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