2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · C22 CAU
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 96,759 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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C22 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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C22 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (C22 CAU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C22 CAU Mileage History
- 21/12/202131,645 mi
- 12/12/202258,670 mi+27,025 mi
- 16/12/202378,370 mi+19,700 mi
- 30/12/202496,759 mi+18,389 mi
Average of roughly 21,517 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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