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HX68 VLN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,540 mi
Last recorded146,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX68 VLN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 146,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 136,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 76,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,649 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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HX68 VLN 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 75%.

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 HX68 VLN, 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 HX68 VLN registered?

HX68 VLN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2018.

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