2018 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · JW08 FOG
2018 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 73,065 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JW08 FOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 73,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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JW08 FOG 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 (JW08 FOG) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two fractures (5.2.2 (a))”.
JW08 FOG Mileage History
- 24/04/202448,752 mi
- 29/04/202567,580 mi+18,828 mi
- 01/05/202567,597 mi+17 mi
- 30/04/202673,040 mi+5,443 mi
- 01/05/202673,065 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 12,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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