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AP18 FLX

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 FLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 36,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 31,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 31,063 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 20,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 15,760 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 15,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 11,100 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 FLX is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLX, 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 AP18 FLX registered?

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

Is AP18 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 FLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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