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AK18 WKC

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 WKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 82,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 70,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 54,679 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 43,801 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 31,701 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 WKC is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

AK18 WKC is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is AK18 WKC safe to buy?

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