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SA13 LEY

2018 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 LEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 81,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 88,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,012 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 81,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,014 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,806 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,320 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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SA13 LEY is a 2018 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SA13 LEY, 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 SA13 LEY registered?

SA13 LEY is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2018.

Is SA13 LEY safe to buy?

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