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76 GL

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,566 mi
Last recorded90,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 GL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,312 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 83,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 40% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,336 miles

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

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 GL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 76 GL, 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

How do I check the history of 76 GL?

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What year was 76 GL registered?

76 GL is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 76 GL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 GL 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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