2018 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · SB68 LCZ
2018 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 105,893 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB68 LCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 105,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SB68 LCZ Mileage History
- 08/03/202468,004 mi
- 14/02/202589,785 mi+21,781 mi
- 26/02/202589,840 mi+55 mi
- 26/02/202589,840 mi
- 19/02/2026105,893 mi+16,053 mi
Average of roughly 19,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB68 LCZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 5 Series (SB68 LCZ) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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