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AJ18 UUC

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026

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

Fail 29 May 2026

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 33,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,094 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 UUC is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 UUC, 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

How do I check the history of AJ18 UUC?

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What year was AJ18 UUC registered?

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

Is AJ18 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 UUC 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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