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AP18 DTF

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,402 mi
Last recorded59,402 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 DTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 37,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 34,327 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 29 Jun 2023 34,327 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 24,008 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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AP18 DTF 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 AP18 DTF, 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 AP18 DTF?

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What year was AP18 DTF registered?

AP18 DTF is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is AP18 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 DTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP18 DTF have outstanding finance?

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