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AK18 SWV

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 SWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 SWV is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AK18 SWV, 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

How do I check the history of AK18 SWV?

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What year was AK18 SWV registered?

AK18 SWV is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is AK18 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 SWV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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