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AF18 VDP

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,952 mi
Last recorded81,952 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 VDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,453 miles

Brake pedal has travel with engine running and foot held on brake pedal, doesn't go down to the floor

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

Nearside Front Clicking noise coming from brakes when holding pressure on brake pedal

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 79,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has travel with engine running and foot held on brake pedal, doesn't go down to the floor

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

Nearside Front Clicking noise coming from brakes when holding pressure on brake pedal

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on edges/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 63,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured alloy wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on edges/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,272 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 VDP is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

AF18 VDP is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AF18 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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