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AE68 ZTU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,533 mi
Last recorded134,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 134,533 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 134,509 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2026 134,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 134,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2026 130,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,754 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 119,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,691 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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AE68 ZTU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

AE68 ZTU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AE68 ZTU safe to buy?

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