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GD18 VWW

2018 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 VWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen smaller than 10cm, Offside centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSR shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OSR shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen smaller than 10cm, Offside centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,264 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,482 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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GD18 VWW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GD18 VWW, 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 GD18 VWW registered?

GD18 VWW is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is GD18 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 VWW 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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