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2018 BMW 5 SERIES4.4L Petrol

B22 LAD

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Considering this 2018 BMW 5 SERIES? It's a Petrol with a 4395cc engine showing 29,131 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

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Expires 08/12/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
4395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 29,131 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied record is stable, with every annual examination clearing clean aside from two administrative failures logged on consecutive days in both December 2024 and December 2025 where no defects were cited. These same-day fail-and-pass pairs indicate paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than any mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old 2018 BMW 5 Series. The record shows 25,130 miles on 28 November 2023, rising to 27,197 miles by 5 December 2024 and 29,131 miles by 9 December 2025, equating to roughly 2,000 miles per year. Such limited annual use suggests prolonged standing periods between runs, though the sparse, clean history gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or escalating wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage cars left idle commonly develop perished rubber components and seized brake mechanisms that a no-defect MOT will not always expose. The two failed tests with zero recorded defects warrant confirmation that the V5C and test documentation are in order, since the entries imply administrative rejection rather than mechanical concern. Given the absence of any advisories on corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across all five entries, the underlying chassis and drivetrain appear sound for the age. Prior owners maintained statutory testing discipline, and the clean run from 2023 to 2025 points to a vehicle stored and presented with reasonable care despite its minimal road use.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 29,131 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied record is stable, with every annual examination clearing clean aside from two administrative failures logged on consecutive days in both December 2024 and December 2025 where no defects were cited. These same-day fail-and-pass pairs indicate paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than any mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old 2018 BMW 5 Series. The record shows 25,130 miles on 28 November 2023, rising to 27,197 miles by 5 December 2024 and 29,131 miles by 9 December 2025, equating to roughly 2,000 miles per year. Such limited annual use suggests prolonged standing periods between runs, though the sparse, clean history gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or escalating wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage cars left idle commonly develop perished rubber components and seized brake mechanisms that a no-defect MOT will not always expose. The two failed tests with zero recorded defects warrant confirmation that the V5C and test documentation are in order, since the entries imply administrative rejection rather than mechanical concern. Given the absence of any advisories on corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across all five entries, the underlying chassis and drivetrain appear sound for the age. Prior owners maintained statutory testing discipline, and the clean run from 2023 to 2025 points to a vehicle stored and presented with reasonable care despite its minimal road use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2018 BMW 5 Series (B22 LAD) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2023 to December 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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