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AF68 NDK

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,494 mi
Last recorded183,494 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 NDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 183,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 169,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 169,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 159,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 153,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 141,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,658 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 140,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,569 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 NDK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF68 NDK, 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.

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What year was AF68 NDK registered?

AF68 NDK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is AF68 NDK safe to buy?

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