2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG18 XKW
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 71,233 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG18 XKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 71,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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LG18 XKW 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 (LG18 XKW) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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), Suspension (1 issue). 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LG18 XKW Mileage History
- 13/03/202325,008 mi
- 28/03/202440,471 mi+15,463 mi
- 11/03/202556,592 mi+16,121 mi
- 18/03/202557,112 mi+520 mi
- 01/04/202671,233 mi+14,121 mi
Average of roughly 15,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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