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AJ18 JZR

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,360 mi
Last recorded169,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 JZR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 169,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 126,074 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 65,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 55,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 41,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 41,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 JZR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

AJ18 JZR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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