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AO18 LWA

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 71,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,102 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,815 miles

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

Vehicle tested when wet

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 48,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,855 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 LWA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc 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 AO18 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

AO18 LWA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AO18 LWA safe to buy?

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