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2018 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 CY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 79,222 miles

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

Offside Front bumper has damage no sharp edges

Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,808 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 72,760 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 38,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 25,203 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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76 CY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 76 CY, 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 76 CY registered?

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

Is 76 CY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 CY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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