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12 MJL

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 33,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 22,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,394 miles

Nearside 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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12 MJL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 12 MJL, 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 12 MJL registered?

12 MJL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2018.

Is 12 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MJL 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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