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AL12 PER

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 PER
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 49,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,013 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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AL12 PER is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AL12 PER, 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 AL12 PER?

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What year was AL12 PER registered?

AL12 PER is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2018.

Is AL12 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 PER shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL12 PER have outstanding finance?

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