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HV68 KWH

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV68 KWH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 54,854 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 54,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 19 Aug 2023 42,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,521 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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HV68 KWH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 HV68 KWH, 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 HV68 KWH registered?

HV68 KWH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is HV68 KWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV68 KWH 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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