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AF68 TZB

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 TZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2025 84,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 79,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,270 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,382 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 TZB is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

AF68 TZB is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2018.

Is AF68 TZB safe to buy?

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