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AM12 ONE

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,868 mi
Last recorded113,868 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 ONE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,868 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & off/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 103,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,968 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,445 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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AM12 ONE is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM12 ONE, 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 AM12 ONE registered?

AM12 ONE is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is AM12 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 ONE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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