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AF18 XWW

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 XWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged and has water ingress

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 XWW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW?

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What year was AF18 XWW registered?

AF18 XWW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AF18 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 XWW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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