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AO18 MZU

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 MZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 120,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,546 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,248 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 MZU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AO18 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AO18 MZU is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is AO18 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 MZU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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