2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA68 ORU
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 126,608 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SA68 ORU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 126,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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SA68 ORU 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 (SA68 ORU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
SA68 ORU Mileage History
- 14/06/202478,887 mi
- 12/12/202492,851 mi+13,964 mi
- 10/06/2025103,528 mi+10,677 mi
- 08/12/2025114,830 mi+11,302 mi
- 06/06/2026126,608 mi+11,778 mi
Average of roughly 24,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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