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V18 AAR

2026 BMW 5 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 AAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 90,288 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2025 80,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,171 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,475 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,809 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 57,791 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 49,170 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,891 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,402 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 29,928 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,226 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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V18 AAR is a 2026 BMW 5 Series in Silver. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V18 AAR, 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 V18 AAR registered?

V18 AAR is a 2026 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2026.

Is V18 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 AAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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