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AE68 ZTX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 ZTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 109,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper Damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35.19 ROF ()

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2023 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40.19 ROF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35.19 ROF ()

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,524 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,704 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 ZTX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

AE68 ZTX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2018.

Is AE68 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 ZTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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