2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · GN68 OWF
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 65,092 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 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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GN68 OWF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 65,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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GN68 OWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (GN68 OWF) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
GN68 OWF Mileage History
- 16/08/202227,791 mi
- 08/08/202335,814 mi+8,023 mi
- 30/07/202445,473 mi+9,659 mi
- 16/01/202665,092 mi+19,619 mi
Average of roughly 10,909 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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