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AO18 OLX

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 OLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low, 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 45,300 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,048 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 33,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 16,213 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 OLX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLX, 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.

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What year was AO18 OLX registered?

AO18 OLX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is AO18 OLX safe to buy?

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