2018 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · VN18 NPX
2018 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2018. Recorded mileage 137,578 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN18 NPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 137,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VN18 NPX Mileage History
- 14/07/2023100,792 mi
- 24/07/2023101,099 mi+307 mi
- 24/07/2024120,334 mi+19,235 mi
- 21/07/2025137,458 mi+17,124 mi
- 24/07/2025137,578 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 18,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN18 NPX 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 (VN18 NPX) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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