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AF68 LBU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

196,222 mi
Last recorded196,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 LBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 196,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 183,486 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 179,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 164,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 151,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 149,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,152 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 5 Oct 2023 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 43,287 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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AF68 LBU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AF68 LBU, 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 AF68 LBU registered?

AF68 LBU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is AF68 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF68 LBU 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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