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AO18 UZA

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 37,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 27,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,926 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 UZA is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

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

Is AO18 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 UZA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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