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AJ68 UPM

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ68 UPM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 84,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2025 69,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,181 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 UPM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AJ68 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

AJ68 UPM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2018.

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