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2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · L17 JWA

L17 JWA

2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 65,755 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,755 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle demonstrates stable roadworthiness, with no defects recorded in its most recent MOT on 2025-07-29 at 65,755 miles. All prior tests, including the 2024-08-20 inspection at 57,138 miles and the 2023-08-23 test at 47,715 miles, also passed without issues. This consistent record suggests the car has been maintained to a standard that meets legal requirements, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged in the official data. The absence of advisories or failures over five consecutive annual tests indicates a reliable maintenance history. Mileage progression aligns with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,219 miles annually. The records show steady accumulation, with minimal gaps between tests. Notably, the car covered 9,563 miles between the 2022-06-21 test (37,399 miles) and the 2023-06-29 inspection (46,950 miles), reflecting regular operation. The final 8,617-mile increase to 65,755 miles by 2025-07-29 also falls within expected parameters. No irregularities in usage patterns are evident, and the clean MOT history suggests no significant mechanical stress or neglect. While no specific faults are documented, a buyer should physically inspect common wear points for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Suspension components, including bushes and coil springs, may exhibit gradual deterioration, particularly if the car has encountered rough road conditions. Brake systems, including disc wear and caliper function, should be verified, as even minor issues can escalate without visible MOT failures. Corrosion in the exhaust system or underbody panels, though not flagged in the records, warrants scrutiny. The lack of advisories does not preclude routine maintenance needs, such as tyre tread depth or fluid levels, which are not assessed in MOT tests.
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L17 JWA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 65,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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L17 JWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (L17 JWA) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

L17 JWA Mileage History

  1. 21/06/202237,399 mi
  2. 29/06/202346,950 mi+9,551 mi
  3. 23/08/202347,715 mi+765 mi
  4. 20/08/202457,138 mi+9,423 mi
  5. 29/07/202565,755 mi+8,617 mi

Average of roughly 9,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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