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AJ02 BAN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 137,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2023 118,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,882 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,711 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,093 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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AJ02 BAN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ02 BAN, 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 AJ02 BAN registered?

AJ02 BAN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is AJ02 BAN safe to buy?

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