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AL55 TRX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 TRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 44,056 miles

Chip in windscreen.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 43,442 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, has worn/out of shape close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chip in windscreen.

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

Pass 3 May 2025 26,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 25,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 21,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 17,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 13,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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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AL55 TRX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AL55 TRX, 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 AL55 TRX registered?

AL55 TRX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2018.

Is AL55 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 TRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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