2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · R4 CEB
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 86,362 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R4 CEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 86,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 CEB 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 (R4 CEB) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R4 CEB Mileage History
- 10/10/202255,009 mi
- 08/11/202362,567 mi+7,558 mi
- 15/11/202362,567 mi
- 19/11/202474,974 mi+12,407 mi
- 10/11/202586,362 mi+11,388 mi
Average of roughly 10,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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