2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · PH11 YBB
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2018. Recorded mileage 80,792 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PH11 YBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 80,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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PH11 YBB 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 (PH11 YBB) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PH11 YBB Mileage History
- 24/04/202457,851 mi
- 23/05/202571,012 mi+13,161 mi
- 27/05/202571,160 mi+148 mi
- 18/05/202680,732 mi+9,572 mi
- 20/05/202680,792 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 11,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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