2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric · LF18 LCN

The most recent MOT was on 2024-03-14 — just over two years ago — and it passed at 111,290 miles. However, it recorded light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, a defect noted repeatedly across three consecutive MOTs. Shock absorber issues are the clearest recurring pattern: light misting on the offside rear has appeared in every MOT since March 2023, and in March 2023 there was also a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock. That serious leak was resolved before the next test, but the persistent misting suggests ongoing degradation — not improving, and likely worsening with age and mileage. Tyre problems are also recurrent and serious. A bulge on the offside front tyre caused a failure in March 2024 — a critical safety fault indicating structural failure. Before that, nails and edge wear appeared in 2023, and edge wear affected both front tyres back in 2022. This points to inconsistent tyre maintenance or possible alignment or suspension issues contributing to uneven wear. At 111,290 miles over eight years (about 13,911 miles/year), this car is well above average annual mileage for a UK 5 Series. That strongly suggests regular, sustained use — not low-mileage preservation or long periods of inactivity.