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AL51 SHN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 SHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,269 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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AL51 SHN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AL51 SHN, 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 AL51 SHN?

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What year was AL51 SHN registered?

AL51 SHN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AL51 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 SHN 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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