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AP18 DSY

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 DSY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,898 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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AP18 DSY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AP18 DSY, 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 AP18 DSY registered?

AP18 DSY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AP18 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 DSY shows 6 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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