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AK18 URN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,239 mi
Last recorded74,239 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 URN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,239 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 73,920 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/r18-100w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/r18-100w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 36,498 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 URN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 URN, 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 URN registered?

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

Is AK18 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 URN 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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