2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · DE16 PPA
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 50,737 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE16 PPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 50,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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DE16 PPA 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 (DE16 PPA) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
DE16 PPA Mileage History
- 25/07/202217,243 mi
- 26/07/202322,584 mi+5,341 mi
- 29/07/202428,616 mi+6,032 mi
- 07/07/202538,344 mi+9,728 mi
- 13/07/202650,737 mi+12,393 mi
Average of roughly 8,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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