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AJ18 DZU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,322 mi
Last recorded199,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 DZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 199,322 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2025

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 166,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 154,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,728 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 127,145 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 127,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023
Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,190 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 71,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,123 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 DZU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DZU, 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 AJ18 DZU registered?

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

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