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AF18 LXK

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,247 mi
Last recorded64,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 LXK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 44,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,257 miles

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

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

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

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 LXK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF18 LXK, 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 AF18 LXK?

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What year was AF18 LXK registered?

AF18 LXK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AF18 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 LXK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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