2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB68 FAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent testing cycle indicates a decline in basic maintenance standards. The car passed its last MOT on 22 September 2025 at 59,000 miles, but only after a failure four days earlier on 18 September 2025. This failure was due to a nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords and an offside rear tyre worn to 3mm. The fact that the car was presented for testing with a tyre in a dangerous condition suggests a lapse in routine safety checks by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eight year old vehicle. It covered 17,522 miles between December 2021 and September 2025, averaging roughly 7,400 miles per year. The gap between the October 2024 test at 51,910 miles and the September 2025 test at 59,000 miles shows a steady accumulation of 7,090 miles, confirming the car has remained in active use rather than sitting idle. The historical record is remarkably clean from 2021 through 2024, with no defects or advisories recorded across four consecutive tests. This suggests the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems has been stable. There are no mentions of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration, which is positive for a BMW of this vintage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the current state of the tyres and wheel alignment. The failure on 18 September 2025 for an inner-edge tyre failure often points to incorrect camber or worn suspension components that cause uneven wear. While the MOT record shows no structural faults, verifying the condition of the rear tyres and checking for any uneven tread wear will confirm if the underlying cause of the 2025 failure was addressed or merely patched with new rubber.