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BJ18 NKX

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 92,281 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,680 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 74,484 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre bald on inner & has ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre in poor cond bald on inner edge AD REPLACE TYRE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,482 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge & has a small cut on its outer side wall.

small damages on front wind screen.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 60,442 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre in poor cond BALD on outer section & has a small deep cut ply just showing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge & has a small cut on its outer side wall.

small damages on front wind screen.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,732 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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BJ18 NKX is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ18 NKX, 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 BJ18 NKX registered?

BJ18 NKX is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BJ18 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 NKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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