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AK18 VGV

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,897 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal in rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords can be seen in cut(s), 275/30R20 97Y RFT Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords can be seen in cut(s), 275/30R20 97Y RFT Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal in rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,528 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 45,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 38,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 30,162 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 VGV is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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