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AJ68 VBX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,017 mi
Last recorded50,017 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 44,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 31,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,950 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 25,950 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 21,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VBX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

Is AJ68 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ68 VBX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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