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AO18 VHE

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,256 mi
Last recorded163,256 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 163,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 135,413 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 132,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 100,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 100,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 70,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VHE is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

AO18 VHE is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is AO18 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 VHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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