2018 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · YB68 TFZ
2018 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 21 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 127,020 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,020 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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YB68 TFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 127,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YB68 TFZ 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 (YB68 TFZ) between March 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YB68 TFZ Mileage History
- 31/03/202569,259 mi
- 01/10/202584,524 mi+15,265 mi
- 26/09/2026127,020 mi+42,496 mi
Average of roughly 38,767 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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