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BU68 VNV

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 VNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 53,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 47,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,025 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 41,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 34,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,904 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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BU68 VNV is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU68 VNV, 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 BU68 VNV registered?

BU68 VNV is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is BU68 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 VNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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