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AHB 420

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHB 420
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 139,304 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,056 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,351 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,455 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AHB 420 is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AHB 420, 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 AHB 420?

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What year was AHB 420 registered?

AHB 420 is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AHB 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHB 420 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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