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AK18 MVL

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 MVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 65,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 55,555 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2024 55,555 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 44,773 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2022 32,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 26,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK18 MVL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AK18 MVL, 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

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What year was AK18 MVL registered?

AK18 MVL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is AK18 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 MVL 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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