2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · DY18 BTZ
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 80,901 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY18 BTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 80,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DY18 BTZ 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 (DY18 BTZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DY18 BTZ Mileage History
- 21/03/202357,393 mi
- 20/03/202464,172 mi+6,779 mi
- 20/03/202571,170 mi+6,998 mi
- 20/03/202571,170 mi
- 28/03/202680,901 mi+9,731 mi
Average of roughly 7,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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