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AF18 LSL

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 LSL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,721 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,924 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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AF18 LSL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF18 LSL, 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 AF18 LSL registered?

AF18 LSL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is AF18 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 LSL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF18 LSL have outstanding finance?

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