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FD18 ECE

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,229 mi
Last recorded69,229 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 ECE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 69,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,292 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 May 2023 48,309 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 48,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 36,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 27,722 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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FD18 ECE is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD18 ECE, 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 FD18 ECE registered?

FD18 ECE is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is FD18 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD18 ECE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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