2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · BA18 USE
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 120,087 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA18 USE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 120,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BA18 USE 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 (BA18 USE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BA18 USE Mileage History
- 13/10/202260,989 mi
- 22/09/202381,228 mi+20,239 mi
- 11/10/2024101,295 mi+20,067 mi
- 09/10/2025120,087 mi+18,792 mi
- 09/10/2025120,087 mi
Average of roughly 19,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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