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AF18 ZZJ

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

249,098 mi
Last recorded249,098 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 249,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 362,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 356,822 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 195,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 180,747 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2024 152,432 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 99,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 76,596 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 76,596 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear less than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 57,326 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 ZZJ is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

AF18 ZZJ is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is AF18 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 ZZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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