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AJ18 OTD

2018 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,269 mi
Last recorded44,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M534,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 OTD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,269 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,353 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 24,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 24,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,789 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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AJ18 OTD is a 2018 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ18 OTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ18 OTD registered?

AJ18 OTD is a 2018 BMW M5, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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