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AO18 SZG

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,336 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,460 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 SZG 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 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 SZG, 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 AO18 SZG?

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What year was AO18 SZG registered?

AO18 SZG is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AO18 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 SZG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO18 SZG have outstanding finance?

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