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AJ18 OTA

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,725 mi
Last recorded56,725 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 OTA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,725 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 50,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,115 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 OTA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

AJ18 OTA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AJ18 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 OTA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ18 OTA have outstanding finance?

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