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198 DJB

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,838 mi
Last recorded23,838 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 DJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 23,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 19,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 15,990 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 08/2023

Fail 3 Oct 2023 15,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet gas struts expired 08/2023

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 13,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,991 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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198 DJB is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 4,395cc petrol 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 198 DJB, 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 198 DJB?

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What year was 198 DJB registered?

198 DJB is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is 198 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 DJB 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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