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2018 BMW 5 Series
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82,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Benefit of the doubt given. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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AE68 OBU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AE68 OBU, 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 AE68 OBU registered?
AE68 OBU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2018.
Is AE68 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE68 OBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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