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7 LY

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,049 mi
Last recorded35,049 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,049 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 35,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,285 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 27,094 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 12,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 6,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 6,425 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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7 LY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol 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 7 LY, 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 7 LY?

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What year was 7 LY registered?

7 LY is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is 7 LY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LY 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.

Does 7 LY have outstanding finance?

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