2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · A5 XBY
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 60,449 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 XBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 60,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A5 XBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (A5 XBY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A5 XBY Mileage History
- 12/09/202241,365 km
- 04/11/202360,231 km+18,866 km
- 15/11/202488,571 km+28,340 km
- 27/10/202560,449 mi
Average of roughly 6,108 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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