2018 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LE55 CAY
2018 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2018. Recorded mileage 47,555 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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LE55 CAY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 47,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE55 CAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (LE55 CAY) between June 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LE55 CAY Mileage History
- 16/06/202122,732 mi
- 07/06/202225,712 mi+2,980 mi
- 15/06/202331,932 mi+6,220 mi
- 16/06/202331,944 mi+12 mi
- 10/06/202437,161 mi+5,217 mi
- 10/06/202542,850 mi+5,689 mi
- 08/06/202647,555 mi+4,705 mi
Average of roughly 4,987 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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