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AJ18 JFF

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,703 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,794 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 63,366 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 JFF is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

AJ18 JFF is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2018.

Is AJ18 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 JFF 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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