2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · FX68 MZJ
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 189,943 km. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 189,943 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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FX68 MZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 189,943 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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FX68 MZJ 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 (FX68 MZJ) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
FX68 MZJ Odometer History
- 20/06/202280,030 mi
- 16/06/202390,922 mi+10,892 mi
- 17/06/2024161,750 km
- 09/06/2025171,892 km+10,142 km
- 19/06/2026189,943 km+18,051 km
Average of roughly 27,493 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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