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AF08 SAM

2018 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,463 mi
Last recorded72,463 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,553 miles

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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AF08 SAM is a 2018 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 SAM registered?

AF08 SAM is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is AF08 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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