2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · WA18 YKG
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 115,084 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA18 YKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 115,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WA18 YKG 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 (WA18 YKG) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WA18 YKG Mileage History
- 23/02/202286,987 mi
- 30/05/202396,050 mi+9,063 mi
- 17/05/2024106,174 mi+10,124 mi
- 15/05/2025115,084 mi+8,910 mi
- 16/05/2025115,084 mi
Average of roughly 8,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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