2018 BMW 5 Series 4.4L Petrol · B22 LAD

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.