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F26 SHR

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 SHR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 95,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 90,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,539 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread pattern slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread pattern slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake disc backing plates deteriorating

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,709 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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F26 SHR is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F26 SHR, 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 F26 SHR registered?

F26 SHR is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is F26 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 SHR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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