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1947 SH

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1947 SH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 72,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 68,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 61,180 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

rear brake pads close to wear indicator

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 54,143 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,570 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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1947 SH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 1947 SH, 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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How do I check the history of 1947 SH?

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What year was 1947 SH registered?

1947 SH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is 1947 SH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1947 SH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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