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AJ18 ABO

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,910 mi
Last recorded198,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ABO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 198,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 188,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 186,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 171,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 156,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 154,738 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 108,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 95,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,054 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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AJ18 ABO is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AJ18 ABO, 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 AJ18 ABO registered?

AJ18 ABO is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AJ18 ABO safe to buy?

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