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70 XFG

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 XFG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,937 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 51,934 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner side (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 37,797 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 37,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 19,059 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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70 XFG 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 70 XFG, 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 70 XFG registered?

70 XFG is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is 70 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 XFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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