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ANJ 7A

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,661 mi
Last recorded43,661 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 7A
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,661 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2026 43,243 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 32,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread no core showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 17,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 13,966 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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ANJ 7A is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ANJ 7A, 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 ANJ 7A?

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What year was ANJ 7A registered?

ANJ 7A is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 2018.

Is ANJ 7A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 7A 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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