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AK18 YFD

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 YFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 103,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 82,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 66,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 46,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 35,085 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 YFD is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

AK18 YFD is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AK18 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 YFD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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