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AJ18 WLR

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 WLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,913 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 38,360 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 29,753 miles

Rear Prop shaft rubber disc split

Pass 7 May 2021 21,206 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 WLR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

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

Is AJ18 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 WLR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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