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B6 ETX

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ETX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,884 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 81,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 63,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm wearing at edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 63,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm wearing at edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 56,859 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 315/35/R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 40,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 46,944 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 30 Jan 2023 46,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,740 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 39,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges / also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,746 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 8 Mar 2021 26,746 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 17,374 miles

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

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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B6 ETX is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B6 ETX, 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 B6 ETX registered?

B6 ETX is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is B6 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 ETX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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