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99 ECX

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,378 mi
Last recorded155,378 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 ECX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 155,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,261 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,614 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35ZR20 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY BADLY 315/35ZR20 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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99 ECX is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 99 ECX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 99 ECX registered?

99 ECX is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is 99 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 ECX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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