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2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · LJ68 SZD

LJ68 SZD

2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 22 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 131,977 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,977 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
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Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
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LJ68 SZD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 131,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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LJ68 SZD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 22:44
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (LJ68 SZD) between June 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 March 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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LJ68 SZD Mileage History

  1. 02/06/202380,388 mi
  2. 29/03/202493,934 mi+13,546 mi
  3. 28/03/2025112,975 mi+19,041 mi
  4. 25/03/2026131,976 mi+19,001 mi
  5. 25/03/2026131,977 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 18,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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