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AF18 UUZ

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,424 mi
Last recorded121,424 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,143 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2024 93,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

both front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2024 84,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,633 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 63,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge, also blistering on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to get low approx 4-5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle sticking intermittantly

Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 29,463 miles

Front Brake Pads Worn Close to Wear Indicator Wire

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 10,997 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 UUZ is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ?

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What year was AF18 UUZ registered?

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

Is AF18 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 UUZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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