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AK18 TLX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 TLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,674 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,132 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 16,075 miles

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 TLX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

AK18 TLX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 TLX 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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