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F21 ERE

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 ERE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,390 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 62,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3153520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 50,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 50,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and punctured outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake pad warning on dash. pads ok, brake wear sensor damaged

Pass 5 May 2023 36,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,256 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 9,275 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 9,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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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F21 ERE 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 F21 ERE, 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 F21 ERE registered?

F21 ERE is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is F21 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 ERE 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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