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M18 AKM

2026 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,257 mi
Last recorded60,257 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 AKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted blocking inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2025 52,285 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,881 miles

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

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

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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M18 AKM is a 2026 BMW 5 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M18 AKM, 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 0 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 M18 AKM registered?

M18 AKM is a 2026 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2026.

Is M18 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 AKM shows 3 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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