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2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · B8 PUM

B8 PUM

2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 77,474 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
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B8 PUM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
  • 77,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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B8 PUM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 01:47
MOT Analysis

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 (B8 PUM) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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B8 PUM Mileage History

  1. 29/07/202227,906 mi
  2. 17/07/202346,355 mi+18,449 mi
  3. 23/07/202456,158 mi+9,803 mi
  4. 22/07/202566,199 mi+10,041 mi
  5. 31/07/202677,474 mi+11,275 mi

Average of roughly 12,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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