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1172 MM

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1172 MM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,641 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,924 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 49,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has a deep cut in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner 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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1172 MM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 1172 MM, 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 1172 MM registered?

1172 MM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is 1172 MM safe to buy?

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