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AK18 REU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 REU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,168 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 48,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2024 44,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,404 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,423 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 28,690 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 26,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 REU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

AK18 REU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is AK18 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 REU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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