2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric · IMZ 7480
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 103,550 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IMZ 7480 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 103,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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IMZ 7480 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 (IMZ 7480) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/20 RF (5.2.3 (d”.
IMZ 7480 Mileage History
- 27/11/202362,797 mi
- 03/07/202478,787 mi+15,990 mi
- 19/12/202490,666 mi+11,879 mi
- 20/12/202490,666 mi
- 18/12/2025103,550 mi+12,884 mi
Average of roughly 19,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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