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AF18 UEU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,484 mi
Last recorded197,484 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 UEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 197,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 196,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 185,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 176,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 175,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 168,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 155,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 130,471 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,281 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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AF18 UEU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UEU, 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 UEU?

You can check the full history of AF18 UEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF18 UEU registered?

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

Is AF18 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 UEU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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