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SE18 YHN

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE18 YHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 36,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 29,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 24,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 17,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,511 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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SE18 YHN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SE18 YHN, 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 SE18 YHN registered?

SE18 YHN is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SE18 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE18 YHN 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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