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AK18 VFX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,591 mi
Last recorded113,591 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 95,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,071 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 76,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 40,889 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 VFX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 VFX, 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 VFX?

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What year was AK18 VFX registered?

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

Is AK18 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 VFX 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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