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AO18 EVT

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 EVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 71,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 67,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,318 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn stepped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn stepped inner edge

engine covers and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

rear differential has slight mist of oil

Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,349 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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AO18 EVT is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO18 EVT, 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 AO18 EVT registered?

AO18 EVT is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AO18 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 EVT 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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