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AL52 TAN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,103 mi
Last recorded177,103 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 TAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 177,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 161,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn / bold (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,487 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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AL52 TAN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL52 TAN, 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

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What year was AL52 TAN registered?

AL52 TAN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is AL52 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL52 TAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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