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1555 D

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,884 mi
Last recorded76,884 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1555 D
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,016 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damage and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 47,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damage and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,892 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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1555 D 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 1555 D, 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.

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What year was 1555 D registered?

1555 D is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is 1555 D safe to buy?

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