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FA18 LHW

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,378 mi
Last recorded53,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 LHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,140 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,600 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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FA18 LHW is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA18 LHW, 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 FA18 LHW registered?

FA18 LHW is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is FA18 LHW safe to buy?

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