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AM18 AMY

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM18 AMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 136,257 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,123 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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AM18 AMY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AM18 AMY, 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 AM18 AMY?

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What year was AM18 AMY registered?

AM18 AMY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is AM18 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM18 AMY shows 3 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 AM18 AMY have outstanding finance?

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