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AJ18 ACU

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,558 mi
Last recorded57,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ACU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 57,558 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some component.

Pass 5 Jul 2025 54,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 47,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 43,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,113 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,110 miles

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

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

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 ACU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 AJ18 ACU, 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 AJ18 ACU?

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What year was AJ18 ACU registered?

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

Is AJ18 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 ACU 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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