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AE68 RMV

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 RMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,788 miles

under tray obscuring components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,135 miles

under tray obscuring components

zero emmissions

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 79,245 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 RMV is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RMV, 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

How do I check the history of AE68 RMV?

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What year was AE68 RMV registered?

AE68 RMV is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is AE68 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 RMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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