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AK18 TNX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,817 mi
Last recorded149,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 TNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 149,817 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,405 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 143,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 84,772 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges on inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 TNX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 TNX, 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.

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What year was AK18 TNX registered?

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

Is AK18 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 TNX 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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