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5 RBP

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 102,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 92,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,548 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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5 RBP is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5 RBP, 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 5 RBP registered?

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

Is 5 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 RBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 RBP have outstanding finance?

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