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AJ68 OPW

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ68 OPW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 44,058 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 44,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,275 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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AJ68 OPW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ68 OPW, 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 AJ68 OPW registered?

AJ68 OPW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is AJ68 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ68 OPW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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