2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · DM68 TRY
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 79,990 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DM68 TRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 79,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DM68 TRY 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 (DM68 TRY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DM68 TRY Mileage History
- 08/12/202250,434 mi
- 15/01/202462,098 mi+11,664 mi
- 09/01/202573,146 mi+11,048 mi
- 09/01/202573,146 mi
- 23/12/202579,990 mi+6,844 mi
Average of roughly 9,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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