2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · S5 RDV
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 76,969 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S5 RDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 76,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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S5 RDV 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 (S5 RDV) between July 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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.
S5 RDV Mileage History
- 14/07/202246,321 mi
- 09/09/202355,700 mi+9,379 mi
- 21/09/202461,021 mi+5,321 mi
- 19/09/202569,594 mi+8,573 mi
- 08/10/202676,969 mi+7,375 mi
Average of roughly 7,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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