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AY68 UET

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,989 mi
Last recorded123,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 UET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 123,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 123,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 May 2025 112,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 112,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 89,627 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken (but still secure)

Fail 29 May 2024 89,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe Retainer missing. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken (but still secure)

Pass 31 May 2023 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 41,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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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AY68 UET is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY68 UET, 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 AY68 UET registered?

AY68 UET is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is AY68 UET safe to buy?

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