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AK18 RDX

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 RDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 123,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 105,475 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 104,998 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,175 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 78,174 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 66,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 RDX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

AK18 RDX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is AK18 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 RDX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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